1 Chronicles 2:22

King James Version:

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And Segub begat Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead.

Complete Jewish Bible:

S'guv fathered Ya'ir, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gil'ad.

Berean Standard Bible:

Segub was the father of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.

American Standard Version:

And Segub begat Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And Segub^{H7687} begat^{H3205} Jair^{H2971}, who had three^{H7969} and twenty^{H6242} cities^{H5892} in the land^{H776} of Gilead^{H1568}.

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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 2:22

1 Chronicles 2:22 is a verse that appears within a larger genealogical section of the book, which meticulously traces the lineage of the Israelite tribes, particularly focusing on the tribe of Judah. The verse specifically mentions Segub, who is a lesser-known figure in the Bible, and his son Jair. Segub is noted as the father of Jair, who is credited with possessing "three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead." This reference to Jair is significant as it connects to a broader narrative found in Judges 10:3-5, where Jair the Gileadite is described as a judge of Israel who led the nation for twenty-two years and had thirty sons who rode on thirty donkeys and controlled thirty towns in Gilead. These towns were fortified and became known as Havvoth-jair, meaning "the villages of Jair."

The historical context of this verse is set during the period of the Judges, a time when Israel was not yet a united monarchy and was instead a loose confederation of tribes. The region of Gilead was east of the Jordan River and was known for its fertile land. The mention of Jair's possession of these cities indicates a period of relative stability and prosperity for his clan, likely achieved through conquest or negotiation with the local inhabitants, which at the time could have included various Canaanite groups.

The themes present in this verse include the importance of genealogy in establishing identity and inheritance rights among the Israelites, the expansion and settlement of the tribes in the Promised Land, and the emergence of local leaders who played significant roles in the early history of Israel. Jair's leadership and the inheritance of cities also underscore the theme of divine promise, as the Israelites were promised this land by God. The verse reflects the fulfillment of this promise as the descendants of Judah continue to establish themselves in the territory given to them.

In summary, 1 Chronicles 2:22 highlights the lineage of Segub and his son Jair, emphasizing Jair's significance as a leader and landowner in the region of Gilead during the time of the Judges. It underscores the themes of genealogy, territorial expansion, and divine promise, while also providing a snapshot of the historical settlement and political organization of the Israelite tribes before the monarchy.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H7687
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שְׂגוּב
   Transliteration: Sᵉgûwb
   Pronunciation: seg-oob'
   Description: from שָׂגַב; aloft; Segub, the name of two Israelites; Segub.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3205
   There are 403 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָלַד
   Transliteration: yâlad
   Pronunciation: yaw-lad'
   Description: a primitive root; to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage; bear, beget, birth(-day), born, (make to) bring forth (children, young), bring up, calve, child, come, be delivered (of a child), time of delivery, gender, hatch, labour, (do the office of a) midwife, declare pedigrees, be the son of, (woman in, woman that) travail(-eth, -ing woman).
   
3. Strong's Number: H2971
   There are 9 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָאִיר
   Transliteration: Yâʼîyr
   Pronunciation: yaw-ere'
   Description: from אוֹר; enlightener; Jair, the name of four Israelites; Jair.
   
4. Strong's Number: H7969
   There are 381 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: שָׁלוֹשׁ
   Transliteration: shâlôwsh
   Pronunciation: shaw-loshe'
   Description: or שָׁלֹשׁ; masculine שְׁלוֹשָׁה; or שְׁלֹשָׁה; a primitive number; three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice; [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare שָׁלִישׁ.
   
5. Strong's Number: H6242
   There are 281 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עֶשְׂרִים
   Transliteration: ʻesrîym
   Pronunciation: es-reem'
   Description: from עֶשֶׂר; twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth; (six-) score, twenty(-ieth).
   
6. Strong's Number: H5892
   There are 937 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עִיר
   Transliteration: ʻîyr
   Pronunciation: eer
   Description: or (in the plural) עָר; or עָיַר; (Judges 10:4), from עוּר; a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post); Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town.
   
7. Strong's Number: H776
   There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֶרֶץ
   Transliteration: ʼerets
   Pronunciation: eh'-rets
   Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world.
   
8. Strong's Number: H1568
   There are 123 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גִּלְעָד
   Transliteration: Gilʻâd
   Pronunciation: ghil-awd'
   Description: probably from גַּלְעֵד; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites; Gilead, Gileadite.