King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Jair the son of Manasseh took all the country of Argob unto the coasts of Geshuri and Maachathi; and called them after his own name, Bashanhavothjair, unto this day.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Ya'ir the son of M'nasheh took all the region of Argov, as far as the border with the G'shuri and the Ma'akhati; he named this whole area, including Bashan, after himself -it remains Havot-Ya'ir to this day.
Berean Standard Bible:
Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, took the whole region of Argob as far as the border of the Geshurites and Maacathites. He renamed Bashan after himself, Havvoth-jair, by which it is called to this day.
American Standard Version:
Jair the son of Manasseh took all the region of Argob, unto the border of the Geshurites and the Maacathites, and called them, even Bashan, after his own name, Havvoth-jair, unto this day.)
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Jair{H2971} the son{H1121} of Manasseh{H4519} took{H3947} all the country{H2256} of Argob{H709} unto the coasts{H1366} of Geshuri{H1651} and Maachathi{H4602}; and called{H7121} them after his own name{H8034}, Bashanhavothjair{H1316}{H2334}, unto this day{H3117}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Numbers 32:41
- And Jair the son of Manasseh went and took the small towns thereof, and called them Havothjair.
2 Samuel 13:37
- But Absalom fled, and went to Talmai, the son of Ammihud, king of Geshur. And [David] mourned for his son every day.
2 Samuel 10:6
- ¶ And when the children of Ammon saw that they stank before David, the children of Ammon sent and hired the Syrians of Bethrehob, and the Syrians of Zoba, twenty thousand footmen, and of king Maacah a thousand men, and of Ishtob twelve thousand men.
2 Samuel 3:3
- And his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;
Joshua 13:13
- Nevertheless the children of Israel expelled not the Geshurites, nor the Maachathites: but the Geshurites and the Maachathites dwell among the Israelites until this day.
1 Chronicles 2:21
- And afterward Hezron went in to the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead, whom he married when he [was] threescore years old; and she bare him Segub.
1 Chronicles 2:23
- And he took Geshur, and Aram, with the towns of Jair, from them, with Kenath, and the towns thereof, [even] threescore cities. All these [belonged to] the sons of Machir the father of Gilead.
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Commentary for Deuteronomy 3:14
1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Promises Fulfilled:** The passage reflects the fulfillment of God's promise to give the land of Canaan to the Israelites.
- **Inheritance and Legacy:** It emphasizes the importance of heritage and naming as Jair names the territory he conquers after himself, creating a lasting legacy.
- **God's Provision and Blessing:** The conquering of the land and its renaming by Jair can be seen as a testament to God's provision and blessing for His people as they follow His commands.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Time Period:** The events described in Deuteronomy 3:14 occur during the time of Moses, specifically as the Israelites are about to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt and 40 years of wandering in the wilderness.
- **Conquest and Tribal Allotments:** This verse is part of the narrative concerning the distribution of the conquered lands to the various tribes of Israel. Jair, a leader from the tribe of Manasseh, is taking possession of his tribal allotment.
- **Geographical Context:** The regions mentioned—Argob, Geshuri, and Maachathi—were located in the area known as Bashan, east of the Jordan River. This area was known for its fertile land and strong fortified cities.
- **Pre-Israelite Inhabitants:** The original inhabitants of Bashan were non-Israelite people, and the conquest by Jair would have involved military conflict to establish Israelite control over these territories.
- **Eponymous Naming:** The practice of naming conquered territories after oneself or one's tribe was common in the ancient Near East and signified dominion and control over the land.
In summary, Deuteronomy 3:14 reflects the broader themes of God's faithfulness to His promises, the importance of inheritance, and His provision for the Israelites. It also provides insight into the historical process of the Israelites settling the land of Canaan, with specific attention to the tribal allotments and the establishment of control over newly conquered territories.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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. - Strong's Number: H1121
There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּן
Transliteration: bên
Pronunciation: bane
Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. - Strong's Number: H4519
There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מְנַשֶּׁה
Transliteration: Mᵉnashsheh
Pronunciation: men-ash-sheh'
Description: from נָשָׁה; causing to forget; Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; Manasseh. - Strong's Number: H3947
There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָקַח
Transliteration: lâqach
Pronunciation: law-kakh'
Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. - Strong's Number: H2256
There are 58 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶבֶל
Transliteration: chebel
Pronunciation: kheh'-bel
Description: or חֵבֶל; from חָבַל; a rope (as twisted), especially a measuring line; by implication, a district or inheritance (as measured); or a noose (as of cords); figuratively, a company (as if tied together); also a throe (especially of parturition); also ruin; band, coast, company, cord, country, destruction, line, lot, pain, pang, portion, region, rope, snare, sorrow, tackling. - Strong's Number: H709
There are 209 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַרְגֹּב
Transliteration: ʼArgôb
Pronunciation: ar-gobe'
Description: from the same as רֶגֶב; stony; Argob, a district of Palestine; Argob. - Strong's Number: H1366
There are 196 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גְּבוּל
Transliteration: gᵉbûwl
Pronunciation: gheb-ool'
Description: or גְּבֻל; (shortened) from גָּבַל; properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed; border, bound, coast, [idiom] great, landmark, limit, quarter, space. - Strong's Number: H1651
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גְּשׁוּרִי
Transliteration: Gᵉshûwrîy
Pronunciation: ghe-shoo-ree'
Description: patrial from גְּשׁוּר; a Geshurite (also collectively) or inhabitants of Geshur; Geshuri, Geshurites. - Strong's Number: H4602
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַעֲכָתִי
Transliteration: Maʻăkâthîy
Pronunciation: mah-ak-aw-thee'
Description: patrial from מַעֲכָה; a Maakathite, or inhabitant of Maakah; Maachathite. - Strong's Number: H7121
There are 689 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָרָא
Transliteration: qârâʼ
Pronunciation: kaw-raw'
Description: a primitive root (rather identical with קָרָא through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications); bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. - Strong's Number: H8034
There are 771 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֵׁם
Transliteration: shêm
Pronunciation: shame
Description: a primitive word (perhaps rather from through the idea of definite and conspicuous position; compare שָׁמַיִם); an appellation, as amark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character; [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. - Strong's Number: H1316
There are 53 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּשָׁן
Transliteration: Bâshân
Pronunciation: baw-shawn'
Description: of uncertain derivation; Bashan (often with the article), a region East of the Jordan; Bashan. - Strong's Number: H2334
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חַוּוֹת יָעִיר
Transliteration: Chavvôwth Yâʻîyr
Pronunciation: khav-vothe' yaw-eer'
Description: from the plural of חַוָּה and a modification of יָעוּר; hamlets of Jair, a region of Palestine; (Bashan-) Havoth-jair. - Strong's Number: H3117
There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹם
Transliteration: yôwm
Pronunciation: yome
Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger.