* brethren.
  23,32,37,54 
 * Gather.
  Jos 4:5-9,20-24  7:26  2Sa 18:17  Ec 3:5 
 * an heap.
   The word {gal,} rendered "heap," properly signifies a round
   heap or circle; probably like the Druidical remains in this
   country, which have been traced in India, Persia, Western
   Asia, Greece, and Northern Europe.  These usually consist of
   irregular circles of large stones, with a principal one in the
   midst; the former probably being used for seats, and the
   latter for an altar; corresponding to the stone set up as a
   pillar by Jacob, and the heap of stones collected by his
   brethren.  They appear to have been used, as Gilgal
   undoubtedly was, (Jos 4:5; Jud 2:1; 3:19; ch. 20.  1; Sa 7:16;
   10:8, 17; 11:15; 13:7; 15:33.  2; Sa 19:15, 40.  2; Ki 2:1.) as
   temples, and as places for holding councils, and assembling
   the people.  For a satisfactory elucidation of this subject,
   consult the Fragments to Calmet, Nos. 156, 735, 736.