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 was the father of Jair
Segub is a lesser-known figure in the genealogies of Israel, but his mention here highlights the importance of lineage and heritage in the biblical narrative. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the historical and covenantal continuity of God's people. Segub's son, Jair, is more prominently noted in the biblical text. Jair is associated with the tribe of Manasseh, which settled on the east side of the Jordan River. This connection emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham regarding the land and the multiplication of his descendants.

who had twenty-three cities
Jair's possession of twenty-three cities indicates significant influence and authority. In the ancient Near East, city ownership was a sign of power and wealth. This detail underscores the prosperity and expansion of the Israelite tribes during the period of the Judges. Jair's leadership and control over these cities suggest a period of stability and governance, which was crucial for the development of the Israelite nation. The number of cities also reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to give the Israelites a land flowing with milk and honey, as they were able to establish and maintain settlements.

in the land of Gilead
Gilead is a region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and fertile land. It was a significant area for the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. The mention of Gilead connects Jair to the Transjordan tribes, highlighting the geographical expansion of Israel's territory. Gilead's strategic location made it a vital area for trade and military defense. The region's mention in various biblical narratives, including the stories of Jephthah and Elijah, underscores its importance in Israel's history. Gilead's role in the biblical narrative also points to God's faithfulness in providing for His people and establishing them in the land He promised.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Segub
A descendant of Judah, Segub is mentioned as the father of Jair. His lineage is significant in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah.

2. Jair
A prominent figure who is noted for having twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead. His influence and leadership are highlighted by the possession of these cities.

3. Gilead
A region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and fertile land. It was a significant area for the tribes of Israel, particularly for the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.
Teaching Points
Leadership and Influence
Jair's possession of twenty-three cities indicates a significant level of leadership and influence. In our lives, we should strive to use our influence for the betterment of our communities, just as Jair did in Gilead.

Heritage and Legacy
The genealogical record highlights the importance of heritage and legacy. We should consider the legacy we are building and how it aligns with our faith and values.

God's Provision
The allocation of land in Gilead to Jair's family is a testament to God's provision for His people. We can trust in God's provision in our own lives, knowing that He has a plan for us.

Faithfulness in Stewardship
Owning and managing twenty-three cities would require diligent stewardship. We are called to be faithful stewards of the resources and responsibilities God has entrusted to us.(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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