יָאִיר

A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Num.32.41;

son of: Segub (H7687H)

Also named: ya.i.ri (יָאִרִי "Jairite" H2972)

§ Jair = "he enlightens"

1) a descendant of Manasseh who conquered many towns during the time of the conquest

2) the Gileadite, a judge of Israel for 22 years during the time of the judges; father of 30 sons

3) a Benjamite, son of Kish, and father of Mordecai

4) father of Elhanan, one of David's mighty warriors