And after him arose Jair, a Gileadite, and judged Israel twenty and two years.
After Tola, Jair arose to rule Israel as judge. He feared the Lord and labored to maintain His worship among the people. In carrying on the affairs of government he was aided by his sons, who served as magistrates going from place to place to administer justice. During the latter part of his reign Israel to some extent slipped back into idolatry, and after his death that relapse became more general.
After Tola, Jair arose to rule Israel as judge. He feared the Lord and labored to maintain His worship among the people. In carrying on the affairs of government he was aided by his sons, who served as magistrates going from place to place to administer justice. During the latter part of his reign Israel to some extent slipped back into idolatry, and after his death that relapse became more general.