Numbers 32:41
And Jair the son of Manasseh went and took the small towns thereof, and called them Havothjair.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And Nobah went and took Kenath, and the villages thereof,.... Who this Nobah was is not certain, very probably a descendant of Manasseh; it is said (u) he was among those that were born in Egypt, and…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
The exploits of Jair - he was the conqueror of Argob Deu 3:14 - gave new. luster to his name; and the fame of the family is attested by the history of Jair the Israelite judge, doubtless a descendant;…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
Jair the son of Manasseh This Manassite clan that took Gilead and gave its name to the district Havvôth-Jair (-the towns of Jair," marg. or better -the tent villages of J.") is mentioned in Jdg 10:3-4…
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