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⇱ Judges 10:3 Tola was followed by Jair the Gileadite, who judged Israel twenty-two years.

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New International Version
He was followed by Jair of Gilead, who led Israel twenty-two years.

New Living Translation
After Tola died, Jair from Gilead judged Israel for twenty-two years.

English Standard Version
After him arose Jair the Gileadite, who judged Israel twenty-two years.

Berean Standard Bible
Tola was followed by Jair the Gileadite, who judged Israel twenty-two years.

King James Bible
And after him arose Jair, a Gileadite, and judged Israel twenty and two years.

New King James Version
After him arose Jair, a Gileadite; and he judged Israel twenty-two years.

New American Standard Bible
After him, Jair the Gileadite rose up and judged Israel for twenty-two years.

NASB 1995
After him, Jair the Gileadite arose and judged Israel twenty-two years.

NASB 1977
And after him, Jair the Gileadite arose, and judged Israel twenty-two years.

Legacy Standard Bible
After him, Jair the Gileadite arose and judged Israel twenty-two years.

Amplified Bible
After him, Jair the Gileadite arose, and he judged Israel for twenty-two years.

Christian Standard Bible
After him came Jair the Gileadite, who judged Israel twenty-two years.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
After him came Jair the Gileadite, who judged Israel 22 years.

American Standard Version
And after him arose Jair, the Gileadite; and he judged Israel twenty and two years.

Contemporary English Version
The next leader of Israel was Jair, who lived in Gilead. He was a leader for 22 years.

English Revised Version
And after him arose Jair, the Gileadite; and he judged Israel twenty and two years.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
After Tola, Jair from Gilead became a judge. He judged Israel for 22 years.

Good News Translation
After Tola came Jair from Gilead. He led Israel for twenty-two years.

International Standard Version
After him, Jair the Gileadite arose and governed Israel for 22 years.

NET Bible
Jair the Gileadite rose up after him; he led Israel for twenty-two years.

New Heart English Bible
After him arose Jair, the Gileadite; and he judged Israel twenty-two years.

Webster's Bible Translation
And after him arose Jair, a Gileadite, and judged Israel twenty and two years.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Tola was followed by Jair the Gileadite, who judged Israel twenty-two years.

World English Bible
After him Jair, the Gileadite, arose. He judged Israel twenty-two years.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And there rises Jair the Gileadite after him, and he judges Israel [for] twenty-two years,

Young's Literal Translation
And there riseth after him Jair the Gileadite, and he judgeth Israel twenty and two years,

Smith's Literal Translation
And after him will rise Jair the Gileadite, and he will judge Israel twenty and two years.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
To him succeeded Jair the Galaadite, who judged Israel for two and twenty years.

Catholic Public Domain Version
After him succeeded Jair, a Gileadite, who judged Israel for twenty-two years,

New American Bible
Jair the Gileadite came after him and judged Israel twenty-two years.

New Revised Standard Version
After him came Jair the Gileadite, who judged Israel twenty-two years.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And after him arose Jair, the Gileadite, and he judged Israel for twenty-two years.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Yair the Galadite arose after him, and he judged Israel twenty and two years
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And after him arose Jair, the Gileadite; and he judged Israel twenty and two years.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And after him arose Jair of Galaad, and he judged Israel twenty-two years.

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Context
Jair
3Tola was followed by Jair the Gileadite, who judged Israel twenty-two years. 4He 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.…

Cross References
Judges 2:16-19
Then the LORD raised up judges, who saved them from the hands of those who plundered them. / Israel, however, did not listen to their judges. Instead, they prostituted themselves with other gods and bowed down to them. They quickly turned from the way of their fathers, who had walked in obedience to the LORD’s commandments; they did not do as their fathers had done. / Whenever the LORD raised up a judge for the Israelites, He was with that judge and saved them from the hands of their enemies while the judge was still alive; for the LORD was moved to pity by their groaning under those who oppressed them and afflicted them. ...

Judges 3:9-11
But when the Israelites cried out to the LORD, He raised up Othniel son of Caleb’s younger brother Kenaz as a deliverer to save them. / The Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he became Israel’s judge and went out to war. And the LORD delivered Cushan-rishathaim king of Aram into the hand of Othniel, who prevailed against him. / So the land had rest for forty years, until Othniel son of Kenaz died.

Judges 3:15-30
And again they cried out to the LORD, and He raised up Ehud son of Gera, a left-handed Benjamite, as their deliverer. So they sent him with tribute to Eglon king of Moab. / Now Ehud had made for himself a double-edged sword a cubit long. He strapped it to his right thigh under his cloak / and brought the tribute to Eglon king of Moab, who was an obese man. ...

Judges 4:4-5
Now Deborah, a prophetess, the wife of Lappidoth, was judging Israel at that time. / And she would sit under the Palm of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim, where the Israelites would go up to her for judgment.

Judges 6:11-14
Then the angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to hide it from the Midianites. / And the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon and said, “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” / “Please, my Lord,” Gideon replied, “if the LORD is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all His wonders of which our fathers told us, saying, ‘Has not the LORD brought us up out of Egypt?’ But now the LORD has forsaken us and delivered us into the hand of Midian.” ...

Judges 8:28-32
In this way Midian was subdued before the Israelites and did not raise its head again. So the land had rest for forty years in the days of Gideon, / and he—Jerubbaal son of Joash—returned home and settled down. / Gideon had seventy sons of his own, since he had many wives. ...

1 Samuel 12:11
So the LORD sent Jerubbaal, Barak, Jephthah, and Samuel, and He delivered you from the hands of your enemies on every side, and you dwelt securely.

Hebrews 11:32-34
And what more shall I say? Time will not allow me to tell of Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets, / who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, / quenched the raging fire, and escaped the edge of the sword; who gained strength from weakness, became mighty in battle, and put foreign armies to flight.

Acts 13:20
All this took about 450 years. After this, God gave them judges until the time of Samuel the prophet.

1 Samuel 7:15-17
So Samuel judged Israel all the days of his life. / Every year he would go on a circuit from Bethel to Gilgal to Mizpah, judging Israel in all these places. / Then he would return to Ramah because his home was there, and there he judged Israel and built an altar to the LORD.

1 Samuel 8:1-3
When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges over Israel. / The name of his firstborn son was Joel, and the name of his second was Abijah. They were judges in Beersheba. / But his sons did not walk in his ways; they turned aside toward dishonest gain, accepting bribes and perverting justice.

1 Kings 11:26-28
Now Jeroboam son of Nebat was an Ephraimite from Zeredah whose mother was a widow named Zeruah. Jeroboam was a servant of Solomon, but he rebelled against the king, / and this is the account of his rebellion against the king. Solomon had built the supporting terraces and repaired the gap in the wall of the city of his father David. / Now Jeroboam was a mighty man of valor. So when Solomon noticed that the young man was industrious, he put him in charge of the whole labor force of the house of Joseph.

2 Kings 15:5
And the LORD afflicted the king with leprosy until the day he died, so that he lived in a separate house while his son Jotham had charge of the palace and governed the people of the land.

2 Chronicles 14:1-5
Then Abijah rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. And his son Asa reigned in his place, and in his days the land was at peace for ten years. / And Asa did what was good and right in the eyes of the LORD his God. / He removed the foreign altars and high places, shattered the sacred pillars, and chopped down the Asherah poles. ...

Nehemiah 9:27
So You delivered them into the hands of enemies who oppressed them, and in their time of distress they cried out to You. From heaven You heard them, and in Your great compassion You gave them deliverers who saved them from the hands of their enemies.


Genesis 31:48
And Laban said, This heap is a witness between me and thee this day. Therefore was the name of it called Galeed;

Numbers 32:29
And Moses said unto them, If the children of Gad and the children of Reuben will pass with you over Jordan, every man armed to battle, before the LORD, and the land shall be subdued before you; then ye shall give them the land of Gilead for a possession:

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Judges 10
1. Tola judges Israel in Shamir
3. Jair, whose thirty sons had thirty cities
6. The Philistines and Ammonites oppress Israel
10. In their misery God sends them to their false gods
15. Upon their repentance he pities them














Tola was followed by Jair the Gileadite
Jair's introduction as a judge follows the brief account of Tola, indicating a succession in leadership. Jair is identified as a Gileadite, suggesting his origin from the region of Gilead, east of the Jordan River. This area was known for its rugged terrain and was part of the territory allotted to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh. The mention of Jair as a Gileadite highlights the tribal and regional diversity among the judges of Israel. Gilead was a significant location in biblical history, often associated with balm and healing, as seen in Jeremiah 8:22. Jair's leadership from this region may imply a role in unifying the tribes across the Jordan.

who judged Israel twenty-two years
Jair's tenure as a judge lasted twenty-two years, indicating a period of relative stability and peace under his leadership. The role of a judge in Israel was not only judicial but also military and spiritual, serving as a leader who delivered Israel from oppression and guided them in following God's laws. The length of Jair's judgeship suggests he was effective in maintaining order and addressing the needs of the Israelites during his time. This period of leadership without mention of significant conflict or oppression may reflect a time of obedience to God, contrasting with the cyclical pattern of sin and deliverance seen throughout the Book of Judges. Jair's long judgeship can be compared to other judges like Deborah and Gideon, who also brought peace to Israel for extended periods.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jair
A judge of Israel who arose after Tola. He is described as a Gileadite, indicating his origin from the region of Gilead, east of the Jordan River. Jair judged Israel for twenty-two years, suggesting a period of relative stability and leadership.

2. Gilead
A region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and rugged terrain. It was part of the territory given to the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and the half-tribe of Manasseh.

3. Judging Israel
The role of a judge in Israel was to lead, deliver, and provide justice for the people. Judges were often raised by God to deliver Israel from oppression and to guide them back to faithfulness.
Teaching Points
God's Provision of Leadership
God raises leaders in times of need. Jair's leadership for twenty-two years signifies a period of stability and divine provision for Israel.

Faithfulness in Leadership
Jair's long tenure as a judge suggests faithfulness and consistency. In our lives, we are called to be faithful in the roles God has given us, whether in leadership or service.

The Importance of Regional Identity
Jair's identification as a Gileadite reminds us of the importance of our roots and how God uses our backgrounds for His purposes. We should embrace our identity and allow God to use it for His glory.

The Cycle of Judges
The book of Judges illustrates a cycle of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance. This cycle is a reminder of the need for continual reliance on God and repentance from sin.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Judges 10:3?

2. How did Jair's leadership impact Israel's spiritual and moral condition?

3. What can we learn from Jair's leadership style in Judges 10:3?

4. How does Jair's story connect to God's faithfulness in the Old Testament?

5. How can Jair's example inspire us to lead with integrity today?

6. What lessons from Jair's life can we apply to our community involvement?

7. Who was Jair, and what was his significance in Judges 10:3?

8. How does Jair's leadership compare to other judges in the Book of Judges?

9. What does Judges 10:3 reveal about the political structure of ancient Israel?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Judges 10?

11. Who were Tola, Jair, Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon?

12. Judges 12:8-15 - Why are Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon mentioned with so few details, making it difficult to verify their historicity?

13. (Judges 10:7) Is there any historical or archaeological verification of simultaneous oppression by Philistines and Ammonites?

14. (Judges 10:4) How feasible is it that Jair had thirty sons, all uniquely ruling thirty cities with their own donkeys?
What Does Judges 10:3 Mean
After him

“After him” (Judges 10:3) links this verse to the ministry of Tola (Judges 10:1-2).

• God’s pattern: raise a deliverer, grant rest, then prepare the next servant (Judges 2:16-18).

• Continuity reminds Israel—and us—that the Lord never abandons His people even in cycles of sin (Psalm 94:14).

Cross references: Judges 3:9-11; Deuteronomy 31:8; 1 Samuel 12:11.

Jair

Jair’s name appears earlier among the families of Manasseh (Numbers 32:41).

• A tangible example that God calls ordinary individuals to extraordinary tasks (1 Corinthians 1:26-29).

• Like Gideon or Deborah, Jair steps forward at God’s appointed time (Judges 6:14; 4:4-5).

Cross references: Joshua 13:30; Hebrews 11:32-34.

the Gileadite

Gilead, east of the Jordan, was rugged pastureland (Genesis 31:21-25).

• Shows God’s reach beyond the central tribes into Transjordan (Psalm 108:8).

• Highlights unity of all Israel under one Judge despite geographic diversity (1 Kings 4:13).

Cross references: Deuteronomy 3:13; Hosea 6:8.

who judged Israel

To “judge” (shophat) involved leading militarily, settling disputes, and calling people back to covenant faithfulness (Judges 2:18-19).

• God provides leadership tailored to Israel’s immediate needs (Exodus 18:25-26).

• The office foreshadows the coming King who will judge perfectly (Isaiah 11:3-4).

Cross references: 1 Samuel 7:15-17; Acts 13:20-23.

twenty-two years

This length indicates a substantial period of stability.

• God can grant extended seasons of peace when His people follow His ways (Leviticus 26:6).

• Even so, the narrative soon records Israel’s relapse (Judges 10:6), underscoring the need for a permanent Redeemer (Romans 8:3).

Cross references: Judges 3:30; 1 Kings 15:33; Psalm 78:38-39.

summary

Judges 10:3 records God’s faithful succession plan: after Tola, He raises Jair from distant Gilead to shepherd the nation. Jair’s twenty-two-year tenure testifies to divine provision, unity across tribal lines, and the Lord’s desire for lasting peace. Yet the verse also prepares readers for Israel’s recurring need of salvation, ultimately fulfilled in Christ, the righteous Judge who reigns forever.

(3) Jair, a Gileadite.--In Numbers 32:41 we are told of a Jair, the son of Manasseh, who "took the small towns" of Gilead, and called them Havoth-jair. This earlier Jair, with Nobah, plays a splendid part in Jewish legend, which is only alluded to in Scripture (see Deuteronomy 3:14). In what relation the Jair of these verses stood to him we cannot, in the uncertain data of the chronology, decide. The Jair of Numbers 32:41 was descended from Judah on the father's side, and on the mother's was a great-grandson of Manasseh.Verse 3. - Jair. We read of Jair the son of Segub, the son of Machir's daughter by Hezron, in 1 Chronicles 2:21-23, and are there told that he had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead (called Havoth-jair), which were included in the territory of the sons of Machir. The same information is given in Numbers 32:40-42, and in Deuteronomy 3:14, 15, in both which passages Jair is styled the son of Manasseh, and is stated to have called the cities after his own name, Havoth-jair. In the present verse we are also told that Jair the judge was a Gileadite, and that he had thirty sons who had thirty cities in Gilead called Havoth-jair. The question arises, Can these two be the same person? If they are, Deuteronomy 3:14 must be a later parenthetical insertion, as it has very much the appearance of being. The notice in Numbers 32:41 must also refer to later times than those of Moses, and we must understand the statement in 1 Chronicles 2:22, that "Segub begat Jair," as meaning that he was his lineal ancestor, just as in Matthew 1:8 we read that "Joram begat Ozias," though three generations intervened between them. If, on the other hand, they are not the same, we must suppose that Jair in our text was a descendant of the other Jair, and may compare the double explanation of the name Havoth-jair with the double explanation of Beer-sheba given Genesis 21:31; Genesis 26:31-33; the threefold explanation of the name Isaac, Genesis 17:17; Genesis 18:12; Genesis 21:6; and the double explanation of the proverb, "Is Saul among the prophets?" given in 1 Samuel 10:11, 12; 1 Samuel 19:23, 24. The Hebrew name Jair is preserved in the New Testament under the Greek form of Jairus (Mark 5:22).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
After [Tola]
אַחֲרָ֔יו (’a·ḥă·rāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 310: The hind or following part

arose
וַיָּ֣קָם (way·yā·qām)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand

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

the Gileadite,
הַגִּלְעָדִ֑י (hag·gil·‘ā·ḏî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1569: Gileadite -- a descendant of Gilead, also an inhabitant of Gilead

who judged
וַיִּשְׁפֹּט֙ (way·yiš·pōṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 8199: To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate

Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

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

years.
שָׁנָֽה׃ (šā·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8141: A year


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OT History: Judges 10:3 After him arose Jair the Gileadite (Jd Judg. Jdg)