Definition and Meaning:
Hav'voth-ja'ir, meaning "villages of Jair," refers to a group of settlements or villages in the region of Gilead, east of the Jordan River. These villages are associated with Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, who played a significant role in the conquest and settlement of the Transjordan area.

Biblical References:
Hav'voth-ja'ir is mentioned in several passages within the Old Testament, primarily in the context of the territorial allotments and conquests of the Israelites.

1. Numbers 32:41 : "Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, went and captured their villages and called them Havvoth-jair."

2. Deuteronomy 3:14 : "Jair the son of Manasseh took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and the Maacathites. It was named after him, so that to this day Bashan is called Havvoth-jair."

3. Joshua 13:30 : "The territory from Mahanaim through all Bashan—all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, including all the towns of Jair in Bashan, sixty cities."

4. Judges 10:3-4 : "After him, Jair the Gileadite arose and judged Israel twenty-two years. He had thirty sons who rode thirty donkeys, and they had thirty towns in the land of Gilead, which are called Havvoth-jair to this day."

Historical and Geographical Context:
Hav'voth-ja'ir is situated in the region of Gilead, which is part of the land allocated to the half-tribe of Manasseh. This area is known for its fertile land and strategic location. The villages of Jair were part of the larger conquest of the Transjordan region, which included territories such as Bashan and Argob. The capture and naming of these villages highlight the influence and leadership of Jair, a prominent figure among the descendants of Manasseh.

Cultural and Theological Significance:
The account of Hav'voth-ja'ir underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to the tribes of Israel regarding the land inheritance. Jair's successful conquest and establishment of these villages demonstrate the faithfulness of God in providing for His people and the importance of leadership and legacy within the tribal system of Israel. The mention of Jair's thirty sons and their governance over the towns reflects the patriarchal and tribal structure of ancient Israelite society.

Legacy and Influence:
The legacy of Hav'voth-ja'ir is preserved in the biblical narrative as a testament to the expansion and settlement of the Israelites in the Promised Land. The continued reference to these villages in the biblical text serves as a reminder of the historical and spiritual journey of the Israelites as they established themselves in the land given to them by God. The account of Jair and his villages is a part of the larger narrative of God's covenant relationship with Israel and His provision for their needs.Hav'voth-ja'ir (3 Occurrences)

Numbers 32:41
And Jair the son of Manasseh went and took the villages thereof, and called them Havvoth-jair.
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Deuteronomy 3:14
Jair the son of Manasseh took all the region of Argob, unto the border of the Geshurites and the Maacathites, and called them, even Bashan, after his own name, Havvoth-jair, unto this day.--
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Judges 10:4
And he had thirty sons who rode on thirty asses; and they had thirty cities, called Hav'voth-ja'ir to this day, which are in the land of Gilead.
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Hav'voth-ja'ir (3 Occurrences)
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