Jahzerah
Jahzerah was a priestly ancestor in the family of Immer, the father of Adiel and ancestor of Maasai.
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Jailer
The Philippian jailer guarded Paul and Silas in prison. After an earthquake opened the prison, he believed the gospel and was baptized with his household.
Jair
Jair was the name of several men, including a descendant who possessed towns in Gilead, an Israelite judge who ruled for twenty-two years, the father of Mordecai, and the father of Elhanan.
Jairite
Jairite was the designation of Ira, one of David’s officials. It probably means a descendant of Jair, though some ancient versions suggest that it may mean a man from Jattir.
Jairus
Jairus was a ruler of the synagogue whose daughter Jesus restored to life. Jesus took her by the hand and commanded her to arise.
Jakamean
Jakamean was a Levite, the fourth son of Hebron and a descendant of Kohath, living in David’s time.
Jakeh
Jakeh was the father of Agur, whose sayings appear in Proverbs 30. Nothing further is known about him, and the wording of the passage is uncertain.
Jakim
Jakim was a Benjamite and also the head of the twelfth priestly course established in David’s time.
JALAM
Jalam was a son of Esau by Oholibamah and was probably the ancestor or representative of an Edomite clan.
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