Jair
Jair was the father of Mordecai, a Benjamite mentioned in the book of Esther.
The name Jair means “Jairus, my light; who diffuses light”
MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Esther 2:5; only referred to as Jair (יָאִיר); a son of Shimei; father of Mordecai.
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Alternative names
- יָאִירJair
Mentions
- Now there was at the citadel of Susa a Jewish man from the tribe of Benjamin named Mordecai son of Jair, the son of Shimei, the son of Kish.