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Judges 10:4 Β· KJV

"And he had thirty sons that rode on thirty ass colts, and they had thirty cities, which are called Havoth-jair unto this day, which are in the land of Gilead."

King James Version

What does Judges 10:4 mean? β†’

Passage Context

2And he judged Israel twenty and three years, and died, and was buried in Shamir.
3And after him arose Jair, a Gileadite, and judged Israel twenty and two years.
4And he had thirty sons that rode on thirty ass colts, and they had thirty cities, which are called Havoth-jair unto this day, which are in the land of Gilead.
5And Jair died, and was buried in Camon.
6And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim, and Ashtaroth, and the gods of Syria, and the gods of Zidon, and the gods of Moab, and the gods of the children of Ammon, and the gods of the Philistines, and forsook the LORD, and served not him.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does legacy mean to you?

2

How do you contribute to your community's future?

3

When have you felt proud of your family's heritage?

Life Application

family

Consider how you can honor your family's legacy in your actions.

community

Engage in local initiatives that build up your community.

Places in This Verse

Havoth-jair

Havoth-jair refers to the thirty cities associated with Jair, indicating a well-organized tribal system in Gilead.

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