A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.32.41;

son of: Segub (H7687H)

Also named: ya.i.ri (יָאִרִי "Jairite" H2972)

§ Jair = "he enlightens"

1) a descendant of Manasseh who conquered many towns during the time of the conquest

2) the Gileadite, a judge of Israel for 22 years during the time of the judges; father of 30 sons

3) a Benjamite, son of Kish, and father of Mordecai

4) father of Elhanan, one of David's mighty warriors

A town near Gilead

§ Jair = "he enlightens"

A Judge living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.10.3

§ Jair = "he enlightens"

1) a descendant of Manasseh who conquered many towns during the time of the conquest

2) the Gileadite, a judge of Israel for 22 years during the time of the judges; father of 30 sons

3) a Benjamite, son of Kish, and father of Mordecai

4) father of Elhanan, one of David's mighty warriors

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Est.2.5;

son of: Shimei (H8096U);

father of: Mordecai (H4782H)

§ Jair = "he enlightens"

1) a descendant of Manasseh who conquered many towns during the time of the conquest

2) the Gileadite, a judge of Israel for 22 years during the time of the judges; father of 30 sons

3) a Benjamite, son of Kish, and father of Mordecai

4) father of Elhanan, one of David's mighty warriors

יָאִיר n.pr.m he enlightens one giving light son of Manasseh a judge in Gilead father of Mordecai . (, or)