Jair Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Jair was the father of Mordecai, a Benjamite mentioned in the book of Esther.
father of Mordecai (EST 2:5)
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Jair
Jairus, my light; who diffuses light
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· Also called · H2971 G2383 · EST 2:5 he gives light
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yaiyr · H2971 · EST 2:5 he gives light
- he יָאִיר · H2971J
- el Ιαϊρου Iaïrou · G2383 · EST 2:5
- bg Яир
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Jair Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Jair is briefly mentioned in Est 2:5 as the father of Mordecai, one of the main characters in the book of Esther. Jair was a Benjamite, indicating that he belonged to the tribe of Benjamin. The text states that Jair's ancestors, Kish and Shimei, had been exiled from Jerusalem to Babylon during the time of King Jeconiah of Judah.
Jair 3 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A Benjamite, the father of Mordecai, Esther’s uncle (Esther 2:5).
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