1 Chronicles 2:22
1 Chronicles 2:22 in Multiple Translations
Segub was the father of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.
And Segub begat Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead.
And Segub begat Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead.
And Segub was the father of Jair, who had twenty-three towns in the land of Gilead.
Segub was the father of Jair, who had twenty-three towns in Gilead.
And Segub begate Iair, which had three and twentie cities in the land of Gilead.
And Segub begat Jair, and he hath twenty and three cities in the land of Gilead,
Segub became the father of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.
And Segub begat Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead.
And Segub beget Jair, and he had three and twenty cities in the land of Galaad.
Segub was the father of Jair. Jair’s army controlled twenty-three cities in the region ruled by Gilead.
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1 Chronicles 2:22 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/שְׂג֖וּב
הוֹלִ֣יד
אֶת
יָאִ֑יר
וַֽ/יְהִי
ל֗/וֹ
עֶשְׂרִ֤ים
וְ/שָׁלוֹשׁ֙
עָרִ֔ים
בְּ/אֶ֖רֶץ
הַ/גִּלְעָֽד
וּ/שְׂג֖וּב
Sᵉgûwb
H7687
Segub
Conj | N-proper
הוֹלִ֣יד
yâlad
H3205
to beget
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
יָאִ֑יר
Yâʼîyr
H2971
Jair
N-proper
וַֽ/יְהִי
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
ל֗/וֹ
Prep | Suff
עֶשְׂרִ֤ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וְ/שָׁלוֹשׁ֙
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Conj | Adj
עָרִ֔ים
ʻîyr
H5892
excitement
N-fp
בְּ/אֶ֖רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Prep | N-cs
הַ/גִּלְעָֽד
Gilʻâd
H1568
Gilead
Art | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 2:22
וּ/שְׂג֖וּב
Sᵉgûwb
H7687
"Segub"
Conj | N-proper
Segub was a man in the Bible, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:21 as the son of Hezron and the father of Jair. His name means exalted.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ch.2.21; son of: Hezron (H2696H) and the daughter_of_Machir (H4353I); half-brother of: Ram (H7410), Jerahmeel (H3396), Caleb (H3612H) and Ashhur (H0806); father of: Jair (H2971) § Segub = "exalted" 1) the youngest son of Hiel the Bethelite who rebuilt Jericho 2) a Judaite, son of Hezron
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: Segub. See also: 1 Kings 16:34; 1 Chronicles 2:21; 1 Chronicles 2:22.
הוֹלִ֣יד
yâlad
H3205
"to beget"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to give birth or beget a child, like when Eve gave birth to Cain in Genesis 4:1. It can also mean to help someone give birth, like a midwife. This word is used in many KJV translations, including Genesis and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to bear, bringforth, beget, gender, travail 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to bear, bring forth 1a1a) of child birth 1a1b) of distress (simile) 1a1c) of wicked (behaviour) 1a2) to beget 1b) (Niphal) to be born 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to cause or help to bring forth 1c2) to assist or tend as a midwife 1c3) midwife (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be born 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to beget (a child) 1e2) to bear (fig. -of wicked bringing forth iniquity) 1f) (Hophal) day of birth, birthday (infinitive) 1g) (Hithpael) to declare one's birth (pedigree)
Usage: Occurs in 403 OT verses. KJV: 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). See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 30:19; 2 Samuel 21:22.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
יָאִ֑יר
Yâʼîyr
H2971
"Jair"
N-proper
Jair, meaning 'he enlightens', is the name of several Israelites, including a judge who led Israel for 22 years and a descendant of Manasseh who conquered many towns. This name symbolizes the light of understanding and guidance. It is found in the books of Esther and Judges.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Est.2.5; son of: Shimei (H8096U); father of: Mordecai (H4782H) § Jair = "he enlightens" 1) a descendant of Manasseh who conquered many towns during the time of the conquest 2) the Gileadite, a judge of Israel for 22 years during the time of the judges; father of 30 sons 3) a Benjamite, son of Kish, and father of Mordecai 4) father of Elhanan, one of David's mighty warriors
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: Jair. See also: Numbers 32:41; Judges 10:5; Esther 2:5.
וַֽ/יְהִי
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
ל֗/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
עֶשְׂרִ֤ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
וְ/שָׁלוֹשׁ֙
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
עָרִ֔ים
ʻîyr
H5892
"excitement"
N-fp
In the Bible, this word refers to a city or town, often a place with a wall or a watchman. It is used to describe a settlement or encampment, like the city of Ai, which is mentioned in the book of Joshua. The word is used to identify specific locations in the Bible.
Definition: 1) excitement, anguish 1a) of terror
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. See also: Genesis 4:17; Deuteronomy 3:6; Joshua 14:12.
בְּ/אֶ֖רֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Prep | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
הַ/גִּלְעָֽד
Gilʻâd
H1568
"Gilead"
Art | N-proper
Gilead refers to a mountainous region east of the Jordan River, also the name of three Israelites. It means 'rocky region' and is sometimes called 'Mount Gilead'.
Definition: Gilead = "rocky region" a mountainous region bounded on the west by the Jordan, on the north by Bashan, on the east by the Arabian plateau, and on the south by Moab and Ammon; sometimes called 'Mount Gilead' or the 'land of Gilead' or just 'Gilead'. Divided into north and south Gilead
Usage: Occurs in 123 OT verses. KJV: Gilead, Gileadite. See also: Genesis 31:21; 1 Samuel 11:9; Psalms 60:9.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 2:22
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:22
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:22
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:22
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 2:22
- Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 2:22
Context — The Sons of Israel
20Hur was the father of Uri, and Uri was the father of Bezalel.
21Later, Hezron slept with the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead. He had married her when he was sixty years old, and she bore to him Segub.
22Segub was the father of Jair, who had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead.
23But Geshur and Aram captured Havvoth-jair, along with Kenath and its sixty surrounding villages. All these were descendants of Machir the father of Gilead. 24After Hezron died in Caleb-ephrathah, his wife Abijah bore to him Ashhur the father of Tekoa.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua 13:30 | The territory from Mahanaim through all Bashan—all the kingdom of Og king of Bashan, including all the towns of Jair that are in Bashan, sixty cities; |
| 2 | Deuteronomy 3:14 | 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. |
| 3 | Numbers 32:41 | Jair, a descendant of Manasseh, went and captured their villages and called them Havvoth-jair. |
1 Chronicles 2:22 Summary
This verse tells us about a man named Segub, who was the father of Jair, and how Jair had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead. This shows that Jair was a leader and had a lot of responsibility, similar to how Joshua was given leadership over the Israelites in Joshua 1:1-9. It also reminds us that God is faithful to His promises, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:8, and that He blesses those who follow Him, as stated in Psalm 37:3-4. By looking at Jair's example, we can learn to trust God and use our own 'lands' or areas of influence to glorify Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Segub and what was his significance in the Bible?
Segub was the father of Jair, and his significance lies in his descendants who inherited the land of Gilead, as seen in 1 Chronicles 2:22, and their connection to the tribe of Manasseh, as mentioned in Deuteronomy 3:15 and Joshua 13:30.
What does it mean that Jair had twenty-three cities in the land of Gilead?
This indicates that Jair was a leader or ruler over a significant portion of the land of Gilead, with twenty-three cities under his control, as stated in 1 Chronicles 2:22, similar to how Joshua 13:30 describes the allocation of cities to the tribe of Manasseh.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of the Bible?
This verse is part of the genealogical records in 1 Chronicles, which provide a historical context for the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, and ultimately point to the coming of Jesus Christ, as seen in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew 1:1-17 and Luke 3:23-38.
What can we learn from the fact that Segub's son Jair had a large number of cities in Gilead?
This highlights God's faithfulness to His promises, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:8, where God promises to give the land to the Israelites, and demonstrates how God blesses and prospers those who follow Him, as stated in Psalm 37:3-4 and Jeremiah 29:11.
Reflection Questions
- How does the concept of inheritance and legacy, as seen in this verse, apply to my own life and relationship with God?
- What does it mean to have a 'land' or a sphere of influence, and how can I use mine to glorify God, as Jair did with his twenty-three cities?
- In what ways can I trust God to be faithful to His promises, just as He was to Jair and his descendants, and how can I demonstrate my trust in my daily life?
- How can I learn from the example of Jair, who was given a significant amount of responsibility, and apply those lessons to my own leadership roles or areas of influence?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 2:22
And Segub begat Jair, who had twenty three cities in the land of Gilead.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 2:22
And Segub begat Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead. Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:22
Which he had, though he was of the tribe of Judah, as here we see, because he married a daughter of Manasseh, , whence he is called a son of Manasseh, ; and because, being a man of great courage, he joined himself with that half tribe in subduing Gilead, wherein he acted so valiantly and successfully, that he had twenty-three cities or great towns given to him to possess or dispose of; or rather, to rule over them, and have some advantage from them; as a king is said to have his kingdom, although he hath not the propriety of all the lands and houses in it.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 2:22
(22) And Segub begat Jair . . .—The Havothjair (tent-villages of Jair) are several times mentioned in the Pentateuch. In the passage Numbers 32:39-42 it is related—(1) That the Manassite clan of the sons of Machir took Gilead from the Amorites; (2) That Moses then formally assigned Giiead “to Machir son of Manasseh,” and the clan accordingly settled there; (3) That Jair son of Manasseh had taken their (i.e., the Amorite) tent-villages, and called them Havoth-jair. Comp. Deuteronomy 3:14-15 : “Jair son of Manasseh had taken all the region of Argob unto the bounds of the Geshurite and the Maacnathite; and he called them (that is, Bashan) after his own name, Havoth-jair, unto this day. And to Machir I gave Gilead.” 1 Chronicles 2:21-23 show a connection between Jair and the two tribes of Judah and Manasseh thus:— Judah |Manasseh |PharezHezron married the daughter of Machir, chief of GileadSegub |JairJair is of course the name of a group of kindred families or clans, settled in the twenty-three cities.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 2:22
21–24. Other Descendants of Hezron 22. Jair] He was one of the Judges (Judges 10:3-4 where thirty cities, not twenty-three, are assigned him). the land of Gilead] This name is sometimes restricted to that part of the land E. of Jordan which lies S. of the Yarmuk; see Camb. Companion, Map 2. Here, as often, it is applied to all the land E. of Jordan occupied by Israel.
Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 2:22
Jair, who had three and twenty cities - The places called “Havoth-Jair” in the earlier Scriptures (see Numbers 32:41 note), which appear to have been a number of “small towns,” or villages, in the