Judges 10:4

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.

Cross-references

In Judges 12:14, Abdon's sons and grandsons also ride on donkeys, mirroring Jair's sons as signs of prosperity.

Judges 12:9 Parallel

In Judges 12:9, Ibzan had 30 sons — a direct numerical parallel to Jair's 30 sons.

Numbers 32:41 Historical context

Numbers 32:41 recounts Jair's conquest and naming of Havvoth-jair, the same cities mentioned here.

Deuteronomy 3:14 Historical context

Deuteronomy 3:14 also records Jair's conquest and naming of Havvoth-jair, providing the historical background.

2 Samuel 20:26 Historical context

2 Samuel 20:26 mentions Ira the Jairite, a descendant of Jair serving as David's minister—a historical link.