יָאִיר

A Judge living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Jdg.10.3

§ 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