And he had thirty sons that rode on thirty ass colts, and they had thirty cities, which are called Havothjair unto this day, which are in the land of Gilead.
He had thirty sons who each rode on young donkeys, and they controlled thirty cities. These cities are still called Havoth-jair to this day, and they are located in the land of Gilead.
This verse describes how Jair, one of Israel's judges, had thirty sons who each governed a city, showing his wealth, influence, and the extent of his family's control in the region.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to Jair, who judged Israel for 22 years during the time between Joshua's conquest and the establishment of the monarchy. In ancient times, riding donkeys (especially young ones) was a sign of wealth and status, as donkeys were valuable animals used by nobility and judges. The fact that his sons controlled thirty cities demonstrates the extent of Jair's political influence in the region of Gilead, east of the Jordan River.
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