Jair (Jaare-oregim)

A man living during the time of Israel's united kingdom, father of Elhanan, first mentioned in 2 Samuel 21:19.

About Jair (Jaare-oregim)

Father of Elhanan, who killed Lahmi, Goliath’s brother (1 Chronicles 20:5). In 2 Samuel 21:19 he is called Jaare-oregim.

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Key References

1 Chronicles 20:5

Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.

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1 Chronicles 20:5

Once again there was a battle with the Philistines, and Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.