Judges 10:4

Arabic Bible AVD 1999 (الكتاب المقدس)

وَكَانَ لَهُ ثَلَاثُونَ وَلَدًا يَرْكَبُونَ عَلَى ثَلَاثِينَ جَحْشًا، وَلَهُمْ ثَلَاثُونَ مَدِينَةً. مِنْهُمْ يَدْعُونَهَا «حَوُّوثَ يَائِيرَ» إِلَى هَذَا ٱلْيَوْمِ. هِيَ فِي أَرْضِ جِلْعَادَ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes a man who had thirty sons, each riding on an ass colt and owning a city. These cities are collectively known as Havothjair and are located in the land of Gilead. It highlights the wealth and power of this family.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you had 30 friends, and each of you had your own special toy car and a big treehouse to play in. That's kind of like what this verse is talking about, but instead of toy cars and treehouses, they had real donkeys and actual cities!

Historical Background

The Book of Judges was written by various authors, possibly including Samuel, to provide a historical account of Israel's judges. This particular verse is part of the narrative about Jair, a judge of Israel, written during the period of the judges, around 1200-1050 BCE, detailing the life and deeds of Jair and his descendants.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can teach us about the importance of family unity and the benefits of collective effort. For instance, a family business that successfully operates multiple branches can reflect this theme.

Topics

• family
• leadership
• power
• wealth
• community
• history

Related Verses

• 1 Samuel 8:1-3
• Numbers 32:39
• 1 Chronicles 2:21-23
• 1 Kings 4:26
• Luke 12:16-21

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jair in the Bible?

Jair was a judge of Israel who lived during the period of the judges. He was known for his wealth and the power he had through his thirty sons who each had a city.

What does Havothjair mean?

Havothjair means 'villages of Jair.' It refers to the thirty cities that Jair's sons possessed, emphasizing their collective wealth and influence.

How does this relate to family power?

This verse illustrates how a family can amass significant power and wealth, with each family member contributing to the overall strength of the family unit.

What can we learn about leadership from this verse?

Leadership can be strengthened through family unity and strategic distribution of resources, as seen in the way Jair's sons each had their own cities.