People of the Bible

Jair (Judges 10:3)

The name Jair means “Jairus, my light; who diffuses light.” Jair is mentioned in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Judges 10:3.

Key verses about Jair

  • Judges 10:3

    And after him arose Jair, a Gileadite, and judged Israel twenty and two years.

  • Judges 10:5

    And Jair died, and was buried in Camon.

Timeline of Jair's life

DateEvent
1191 BCJudgeship of Jair

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