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Signs of Honorable Wealth
Commentators explain that having thirty sons, thirty cities, and thirty donkey colts were all signs of Judge Jair's significant wealth and high social status. In that era, riding a donkey was a mark of honor, not humility, as horses were uncommon and often discouraged by prophets. These details paint a picture of a prosperous and influential leader.
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19th Century
Bishop
Had thirty sons. — This was an indication of his rank and position, which assumed an ostentatious polygamy. (Compare to Judges 8:3…
17th Century
Pastor
And he had thirty sons that rode upon thirty ass colts
Which to ride on in those times was reckoned honourable, and …
17th Century
Minister
Quiet and peaceable reigns, though the best to live in, yield the least variety of matter for discussion. Such were the days of Tola and Jair. They…