1 Chronicles 2:22
New International Version
Segub was the father of Jair, who controlled twenty-three towns in Gilead.

New Living Translation
Segub was the father of Jair, who ruled twenty-three towns in the land of Gilead.

English Standard Version
And Segub fathered Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.

Berean Standard Bible
Segub was the father of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.

King James Bible
And Segub begat Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead.

New King James Version
Segub begot Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.

New American Standard Bible
Segub fathered Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.

NASB 1995
Segub became the father of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.

NASB 1977
And Segub became the father of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.

Legacy Standard Bible
Segub became the father of Jair, and he had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.

Amplified Bible
Segub became the father of Jair, who [later] had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.

Christian Standard Bible
Segub fathered Jair, who possessed twenty-three towns in the land of Gilead.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Segub fathered Jair, who possessed 23 towns in the land of Gilead.

American Standard Version
And Segub begat Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead.

Contemporary English Version
was the father of Jair, who ruled 23 villages in the region of Gilead.

English Revised Version
And Segub begat Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Segub was the father of Jair, who had 23 towns in Gilead.

Good News Translation
and Segub had a son named Jair. Jair ruled twenty-three cities in the territory of Gilead.

International Standard Version
Segub fathered Jair, who had 23 towns in the land of Gilead.

Majority Standard Bible
Segub was the father of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.

NET Bible
Segub was the father of Jair, who owned twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.

New Heart English Bible
Segub became the father of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Segub begat Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead.

World English Bible
Segub became the father of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Segub begot Jair, and he has twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead,

Young's Literal Translation
And Segub begat Jair, and he hath twenty and three cities in the land of Gilead,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Segub begat Jair; and there will be to him twenty and three cities in the land of Gilead.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Segub beget Jair, and he had three and twenty cities in the land of Galaad.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And then Segub conceived Jair, and he possessed twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.

New American Bible
Segub became the father of Jair, who possessed twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.

New Revised Standard Version
and Segub became the father of Jair, who had twenty-three towns in the land of Gilead.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And Segub begat Jair, who had twenty-three towns in the land of Gilead.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Sagub begot Yair, and he had twentythree towns in the land of Gelad.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Segub begot Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Seruch begot Jair, and he had twenty-three cities in Galaad.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sons of Israel
21Later, Hezron slept with the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead. He had married her when he was sixty years old, and she bore to him Segub. 22Segub was the father of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead. 23But Geshur and Aram captured Havvoth-jair, along with Kenath and its sixty surrounding villages. All these were descendants of Machir the father of Gilead.…

Cross References
Numbers 32:39-42
The descendants of Machir son of Manasseh went to Gilead, captured it, and drove out the Amorites who were there. / So Moses gave Gilead to the clan of Machir son of Manasseh, and they settled there. / Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, went and captured their villages and called them Havvoth-jair. ...

Joshua 13:13
but the Israelites did not drive out the Geshurites or the Maacathites. So Geshur and Maacath dwell among the Israelites to this day.

Judges 10:3-5
Tola was followed by Jair the Gileadite, who judged Israel twenty-two years. / He had thirty sons who rode on thirty donkeys. And they had thirty towns in the land of Gilead, which to this day are called Havvoth-jair. / When Jair died, he was buried in Kamon.

1 Kings 4:13
Ben-geber in Ramoth-gilead (the villages of Jair son of Manasseh in Gilead belonged to him, as well as the region of Argob in Bashan with its sixty great cities with walls and bronze bars);

Deuteronomy 3:14
Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day.

Joshua 17:1
Now this was the allotment for the tribe of Manasseh as Joseph’s firstborn son, namely for Machir the firstborn of Manasseh and father of the Gileadites, who had received Gilead and Bashan because Machir was a man of war.

2 Samuel 10:6-8
When the Ammonites realized that they had become a stench to David, they hired twenty thousand Aramean foot soldiers from Beth-rehob and Zoba, as well as a thousand men from the king of Maacah and twelve thousand men from Tob. / On hearing this, David sent Joab and the entire army of mighty men. / The Ammonites marched out and arrayed themselves for battle at the entrance of the city gate, while the Arameans of Zobah and Rehob and the men of Tob and Maacah were by themselves in the open country.

1 Chronicles 7:14-17
The descendants of Manasseh: Asriel through his Aramean concubine. She also gave birth to Machir the father of Gilead. / Machir took a wife from among the Huppites and Shuppites. The name of his sister was Maacah. Another descendant was named Zelophehad, who had only daughters. / Machir’s wife Maacah gave birth to a son, and she named him Peresh. His brother was named Sheresh, and his sons were Ulam and Rekem. ...

1 Chronicles 5:23-26
Now the people of the half-tribe of Manasseh were numerous. They settled in the land from Bashan to Baal-hermon (that is, Senir, also known as Mount Hermon). / These were the heads of their families: Epher, Ishi, Eliel, Azriel, Jeremiah, Hodaviah, and Jahdiel. They were mighty men of valor, famous men, and heads of their families. / But they were unfaithful to the God of their fathers, and they prostituted themselves with the gods of the peoples of the land, whom God had destroyed before them. ...

1 Chronicles 6:71-76
The Gershomites received the following: From the clan of the half-tribe of Manasseh they were given Golan in Bashan and also Ashtaroth, together with their pasturelands. / From the tribe of Issachar they were given Kedesh, Daberath, / Ramoth, and Anem, together with their pasturelands. ...

Matthew 1:1-17
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: / Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. / Judah was the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram. ...

Luke 3:23-38
Jesus Himself was about thirty years old when He began His ministry. He was regarded as the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, / the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jannai, the son of Joseph, / the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, ...

Acts 7:14-16
Then Joseph sent for his father Jacob and all his relatives, seventy-five in all. / So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died. / Their bones were carried back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a price he paid in silver.

Romans 11:1
I ask then, did God reject His people? Certainly not! I am an Israelite myself, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin.

Hebrews 7:14
For it is clear that our Lord descended from Judah, a tribe as to which Moses said nothing about priests.


Treasury of Scripture

And Segub begat Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead.

Jair.

Numbers 32:41
And Jair the son of Manasseh went and took the small towns thereof, and called them Havothjair.

Deuteronomy 3:14
Jair the son of Manasseh took all the country of Argob unto the coasts of Geshuri and Maachathi; and called them after his own name, Bashanhavothjair, unto this day.

Joshua 13:30
And their coast was from Mahanaim, all Bashan, all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, and all the towns of Jair, which are in Bashan, threescore cities:

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1 Chronicles 2
1. The sons of Israel.
3. The posterity of Judah by Tamar.
13. The children of Jesse.
18. The posterity of Caleb the son of Hezron.
21. Hezron's posterity by the daughter of Machir.
25. Jerahmeel's posterity.
34. Sheshan's posterity.
42. Another branch of Caleb's posterity.
50. The posterity of Caleb the son of Hur.














Segub
The name "Segub" is derived from the Hebrew root "sagab," which means "to be high" or "exalted." This name may reflect the status or aspirations of the family lineage. In the context of the genealogies in 1 Chronicles, Segub is a lesser-known figure, yet his mention signifies the importance of every link in the chain of Israel's history. Each name, including Segub, contributes to the unfolding account of God's covenant people, reminding us that even those who seem minor in the biblical narrative play a role in God's divine plan.

was the father of Jair
The phrase "was the father of" is a common genealogical term in the Bible, indicating lineage and heritage. In Hebrew, the word "yalad" is used, which means "to beget" or "to bring forth." This emphasizes the continuity of God's promises through generations. Jair, as a descendant of Segub, inherits not just a biological lineage but also a spiritual and cultural heritage. This highlights the biblical theme of generational blessings and responsibilities, where faith and leadership are passed down through family lines.

Jair
The name "Jair" means "he enlightens" or "he shines" in Hebrew. Jair is a significant figure in the biblical narrative, known for his leadership and influence in the region of Gilead. His name suggests a person of insight and illumination, perhaps reflecting his role in bringing stability and prosperity to his people. Jair's legacy is a testament to the impact one individual can have when they walk in the light of God's wisdom and guidance.

who had twenty-three cities
The possession of "twenty-three cities" indicates significant influence and authority. In ancient times, owning multiple cities was a sign of wealth, power, and strategic importance. This detail underscores Jair's prominence and the extent of his leadership. It also reflects the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel regarding the land, as the Israelites were to inhabit and govern the territories allotted to them. Jair's control over these cities is a reminder of the blessings that come with faithfulness and obedience to God's commands.

in the land of Gilead
Gilead is a region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and fertile land. The name "Gilead" means "rocky region" or "heap of testimony," which is fitting given its geographical features and historical significance. Gilead was a place of refuge and healing, often associated with God's provision and care. Jair's leadership in Gilead highlights the importance of this region in Israel's history and God's ongoing provision for His people. It serves as a metaphor for the spiritual healing and refuge found in God's presence, where His people can thrive and fulfill their divine purpose.

(22) And Segub begat Jair . . .--The Havothjair (tent-villages of Jair) are several times mentioned in the Pentateuch. In the passage Numbers 32:39-42 it is related--(1) That the Manassite clan of the sons of Machir took Gilead from the Amorites; (2) That Moses then formally assigned Giiead "to Machir son of Manasseh," and the clan accordingly settled there; (3) That Jair son of Manasseh had taken their (i.e., the Amorite) tent-villages, and called them Havoth-jair. Comp. Deuteronomy 3:14-15 : "Jair son of Manasseh had taken all the region of Argob unto the bounds of the Geshurite and the Maacnathite; and he called them (that is, Bashan) after his own name, Havoth-jair, unto this day. And to Machir I gave Gilead."

1Chronicles 2:21-23 show a connection between Jair and the two tribes of Judah and Manasseh thus:--

Judah

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Manasseh

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Pharez . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Segub
וּשְׂג֖וּב (ū·śə·ḡūḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7687: Segub -- 'exalted', two Israelites

was the father of
הוֹלִ֣יד (hō·w·lîḏ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage

Jair,
יָאִ֑יר (yā·’îr)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2971: Jair -- 'he enlightens', three Israelites

who had
וַֽיְהִי־ (way·hî-)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

twenty-three
עֶשְׂרִ֤ים (‘eś·rîm)
Number - common plural
Strong's 6242: Twenty, twentieth

cities
עָרִ֔ים (‘ā·rîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 5892: Excitement

in the land
בְּאֶ֖רֶץ (bə·’e·reṣ)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of Gilead.
הַגִּלְעָֽד׃ (hag·gil·‘āḏ)
Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1568: Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites


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