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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Jairite</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/j/jairite.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/2_samuel/20-26.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/j/jairite.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Jairite</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/naves/j/jair--son_of_manasseh--founder_of_twenty-three_cities_in_gilead.htm" title="Jair: Son of Manasseh--Founder of Twenty-Three Cities in Gilead">◄</a> Jairite <a href="/topical/j/ja'irite.htm" title="Ja'irite">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#smi" title="Smith's Bible Dictionary">Smith's</a> • <a href="#isb" title="International Standard Bible Encyclopedia">ISBE</a> • <a href="#cnc" title="Multiversion Concordance">Concordance</a> • <a href="#thes" title="Bible Thesaurus">Thesaurus</a> • <a href="#heb" title="Strong's Hebrew Concordance">Hebrew</a> • <a href="#lib" title="Library">Library</a> • <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The term "Jairite" refers to a descendant or member of the family of Jair, a notable figure in the Old Testament. Jair was a prominent leader in Israel during the period of the Judges, and his lineage is mentioned in various contexts within the biblical narrative.<br><br><b>Biblical References:</b><br><br>1. <b>Jair the Gileadite</b>: Jair is first introduced in the Book of Judges as a Gileadite who judged Israel for twenty-two years. He is noted for having thirty sons who rode thirty donkeys and controlled thirty towns in Gilead, which were called Havvoth Jair, meaning "villages of Jair" (<a href="/judges/10-3.htm">Judges 10:3-5</a>). This account highlights Jair's influence and the extent of his family's control in the region.<br><br>2. <b>Jair in the Lineage of Manasseh</b>: Jair is also mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Manasseh. In <a href="/1_chronicles/2-21.htm">1 Chronicles 2:21-23</a>, Jair is described as a descendant of Manasseh through his father Segub. He captured the settlements of Gilead and named them after himself, further establishing his legacy in the region.<br><br>3. <b>Jairite in the Context of David's Reign</b>: The term "Jairite" is specifically used in <a href="/2_samuel/20-26.htm">2 Samuel 20:26</a>, where Ira the Jairite is mentioned as a priest or chief minister under King David. This reference indicates that the descendants of Jair continued to hold positions of significance in Israel's leadership.<br><br><b>Historical and Cultural Context:</b><br><br>The Jairites, as descendants of Jair, were likely influential in the tribal and political dynamics of ancient Israel. The mention of Jair's sons and their control over towns suggests a structured and possibly semi-autonomous governance within the tribal confederation of Israel. The use of donkeys as a symbol of their status reflects the wealth and authority they possessed.<br><br>The Jairites' connection to the tribe of Manasseh situates them within the larger narrative of Israel's settlement in the Promised Land. As part of the half-tribe of Manasseh that settled east of the Jordan River, the Jairites would have played a role in the defense and administration of this frontier region.<br><br><b>Theological Significance:</b><br><br>From a theological perspective, the account of Jair and his descendants underscores the theme of God's provision and leadership through appointed judges. Jair's successful leadership and the prosperity of his family are seen as a testament to God's faithfulness to His people during the tumultuous period of the Judges.<br><br>The mention of a Jairite serving in King David's administration also highlights the continuity of God's covenantal promises through the Davidic line, as well as the integration of various tribal leaders into the united monarchy of Israel.<br><br>In summary, the Jairites represent a significant lineage within the biblical narrative, illustrating themes of leadership, legacy, and divine providence in the history of Israel.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Jairite</span><p>(<i>descendant of Jair</i>). The <a href="../i/ira.htm">IRA</a> THE JAIRITE was a priest (Authorized Version "chief ruler") to David (<a href="/2_samuel/20-26.htm">2 Samuel 20:26</a>)<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">JAIRITE</span><p>ja'-er-it (ya'iri, "of Jair"): In <a href="/2_samuel/20-26.htm">2 Samuel 20:26</a>, Ira the Jairite is "chief minister unto David." He was a descendant of Jair who was a Manassite (<a href="/numbers/32-41.htm">Numbers 32:41</a>, etc.) and whose territory was in Gilead. Septuagint, Lucian, and Syriac suggest yattiri, "Jattirite," i.e. a native of Jattir mentioned in <a href="/1_samuel/30-27.htm">1 Samuel 30:27</a> as one of the towns friendly to David when he was in Ziklag. It is not improbable that a native of Jattir would be given such a post by David.<br><br>See IRA, and compare <a href="/2_samuel/23-38.htm">2 Samuel 23:38</a>.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/2972.htm"><span class="l">2972. Yairi -- descendant of Jair</span></a><br><b>...</b> descendant of Jair. Transliteration: Yairi or Yairi Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-ee-ree')<br> Short Definition: <b>Jairite</b>. <b>...</b> of Jair NASB Word Usage <b>Jairite</b> (1). <b>Jairite</b>. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/2972.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_6/chapter_iiithe_hebrews_and_the.htm"><span class="l">The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus</span></a> <br>History Of Egypt, Chaldaea, Syria, Babylonia, and Assyria, V 6. <. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iiithe hebrews and the.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/j/jairite.htm"><span class="l"><b>Jairite</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia <b>JAIRITE</b>. <b>...</b> Multi-Version Concordance <b>Jairite</b> (1<br> Occurrence). 2 Samuel 20:26 and also Ira the <b>Jairite</b> was chief minister to David. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jairite.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/ira.htm"><span class="l">Ira (6 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (2.) An Ithrite, also one of David's heroes (2 Samuel 23:38). (3.) A <b>Jairite</b> and<br> priest, a royal chaplain (2 Samuel 20:26) or confidential adviser (Comp. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/ira.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/ja'irite.htm"><span class="l">Ja'irite (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br>Ja'irite. <b>Jairite</b>, Ja'irite. Jairus . Multi-Version Concordance Ja'irite (1<br> Occurrence). 2 Samuel 20:26 and also Ira the <b>Jairite</b> was chief minister to David <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/ja'irite.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/ja'ir.htm"><span class="l">Ja'ir (8 Occurrences)</span></a><br>Ja'ir. Jair, Ja'ir. <b>Jairite</b> . Multi-Version Concordance Ja'ir (8 Occurrences).<br> Numbers <b>...</b> RSV). Jair, Ja'ir. <b>Jairite</b> . Reference Bible. <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/ja'ir.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/levitical.htm"><span class="l">Levitical (19 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> 32), Jattir (2 Samuel 20:26, where, as shown in the article PRIESTS AND LEVITES<br> (which see), Jattirite should be read for the Massoretic <b>Jairite</b>), Beth-shemesh <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/levitical.htm - 20k</font><p><a href="/topical/r/rei.htm"><span class="l">Rei (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Winckler (Geschichte, II, 247) identifies him with Ira, the <b>Jairite</b>, who was a<br> "priest to David" (2 Samuel 20:26 the Revised Version margin); he tries to prove <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/r/rei.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/abiathar.htm"><span class="l">Abiathar (29 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the death of Uzza. "And also Ira the <b>Jairite</b> was priest to the king" (2<br> Samuel 20:26 the English Revised Version). "And Zabud the <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/abiathar.htm - 29k</font><p><a href="/topical/a/addition.htm"><span class="l">Addition (112 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> the whole house of Benjamin. (See NAS). 2 Samuel 20:26 And in addition,<br> Ira the <b>Jairite</b> was a priest to David. (BBE). 1 Kings 2:22 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/a/addition.htm - 37k</font><p><a href="/topical/d/david's.htm"><span class="l">David's (142 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> ASV BBE DBY WBS NAS RSV). 2 Samuel 20:26 and Ira also, the <b>Jairite</b>, was David's<br> chief ruler. 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