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Jair, the Judge

After Tola died, God sent another judge. His name was Jair, and he lived in the area of Gilead. He was a judge for the Israelites for 22 years. Jair had 30 sons who rode 30 donkeys.[a] These 30 sons controlled 30 towns in the area of Gilead. These towns are called the Towns of Jair to this very day. Jair died and was buried in the city of Kamon.

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  1. Judges 10:4 30 sons who rode 30 donkeys This showed that these men were important leaders, possibly the mayors of the 30 towns in Gilead.

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