Jair the son of Manasseh took all the country of Argob unto the border of the Geshurites and the Maacathites; and called them after his own name, Bashanhavothjair, unto this day.

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George Leo Haydock

AD 1849

Jair. Some have supposed that this was one of the judges of Israel, but without foundation. He was a son or descendant of Manasses, Numbers xxxii. 41., and Judges x. 4. And Machati. These were the most southern towns of this half tribe. (Calmet) Day. If Esdras added these words, he did it not against the law, but to explain it. (Worthington)

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