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He had thirty sons who rode on thirty donkey colts, and they had thirty cities, which are called Havvoth-jair to this day, which are in the land of Gilead.

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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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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Judges 10:4

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…

John Gill

John Gill

On Judges 10:4

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 …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Judges 10:1–5

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…