Lexical Definition
יַעֲרֵי אֹרְגִים Yaʻărêy ʼÔrᵉgîym (yah-ar-ay' o-reg-eem') Jaare-oregim N:N-M-P
from the plural of יַעַר and the masculine plural active participle of אָרַג; woods of weavers
Jaare-oregim.
- § Jaare-oregim = "forests of weaver"
- Jaare-Oregim, an Israelite
1) a man of Bethlehem, father of Elhanan the giant slayer and one of David's mighty warriors; also called 'Jair'
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| יַעְרֵ֨י | Jaare- | 2Sam.21.19 |
| אֹרְגִ֜ים | Oregim | 2Sam.21.19 |
| Ιαρέ | of Jaareoregim | LXX.2Sam.21.19 |
| Ιάρε | Jerah | LXX.1Chr.1.20 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.19
- father of: Elhanan (אֶלְחָנָן)
- Also named: ya.ur (יָעִיר "Jair" יָעוּר)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יַעֲרֵי אֹרְגִים proper name, masculine father of Elhanan 2Sam 21:19 (= יָעִו֯ר 1Chr 20:5); ׳א probably scribal error anticipating ׳א in following line (We Dr), and יַעֲרֵי error for יָעִיר (We) q. v. below עור.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Samuel | 21:19 |
| 1 Chronicles | 20:5 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • Father of Elhanan, who killed Goliath's brother.
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Jaare-oregim (or Jair) was the father of Elhanan, who killed Lahmi, the brother of Goliath the Gittite (2Sa.21.19; 1Ch.20.5).
- A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Sa.21.19;
- referred to as Jaare-oregim יַעֲרֵי אֹרְגִים, or Jair (=Qere. Ketiv= Jaur) יָעוּר;
- father of Elhanan אֶלְחָנָן.
Jaare-oregim, also known as Jair, is mentioned in two parallel passages (2 Samuel 21:19 and 1 Chronicles 20:5) as the father of Elhanan, one of David's mighty warriors. The name Jaare-oregim is likely a scribal error or a variant spelling of Jair, as the latter name is used in 1 Chronicles 20:5.
Elhanan, the son of Jaare-oregim (Jair), is credited with killing Lahmi, the brother of Goliath the Gittite, in a battle against the Philistines at Gob. This event is similar to David's famous encounter with Goliath (1 Samuel 17), but it involves Elhanan killing Goliath's brother rather than Goliath himself.
The mention of Jaare-oregim (Jair) serves to identify Elhanan and connect him to his father. It also highlights the ongoing conflicts between the Israelites and the Philistines during David's reign and the bravery of David's mighty warriors in these battles.
No other information is provided about Jaare-oregim (Jair) himself, as the focus is on his son Elhanan's achievement. The inclusion of this event in the biblical record demonstrates the importance of individual heroic acts in the larger context of Israel's military history.
All entries for Jaare-oregim or Jair: יַעֲרֵי אֹרְגִים ☩ יָעוּר
Related Profiles:
- Elhanan (child)