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Jair

Jair, an Israelite who possessed towns in Gilead.

The name Jair means “Jairus, my light; who diffuses light”

PlaceOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A location near Gilead only mentioned at Joshua 13:30; only referred to as Jair (יָאִיר).

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Jair

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Mentions

  1. Joshua 13:30
    The territory from Mahanaim through all Bashan—all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, including all the towns of Jair that are in Bashan, sixty cities;