Bashan-Havoth-Jair
LocationsGeographical Setting
Bashan-havoth-jair denotes a territorial district in the northern Golan Heights characterized by a cluster of fortified settlements.
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Bashan-havoth-jair refers to the district of Argob in Transjordan, consisting of sixty fortified cities granted to the descendants of Jair, a judge of Israel.
What is the meaning of Bashan-Havoth-Jair in the Bible?
Bashan-havoth-jair refers to the district of Argob in Transjordan, consisting of sixty fortified cities granted to the descendants of Jair, a judge of Israel.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing this specific territorial allocation helps readers understand the historical context of the tribal land divisions in the Book of Judges and clarifies the extent of Jair's judicial authority over the Geshurites and Maacathites.
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