Bashan-Havvoth-Jair
LocationsGeographical Setting
Havvoth-jair was a settlement district in the territory of Bashan, named after Jair, a judge of Israel who established twenty-three towns in this area.
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A district in Bashan mentioned in Joshua 13:31, associated with the settlements established by Jair the Gileadite.
What is the meaning of Bashan-Havvoth-Jair in the Bible?
A district in Bashan mentioned in Joshua 13:31, associated with the settlements established by Jair the Gileadite.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying this location clarifies the extent of the Transjordanian tribal territories and the administrative structure established during the period of the judges.
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