Bible Dictionary
Jaareoregim
Jaareoregim is the name given in 2 Samuel 21:19 to a Bethlehemite and father of Elhanan. The parallel account in 1 Chronicles calls the father Jair and omits “Oregim,” suggesting a textual variation.
Biblical Usage
The passage says that Jaareoregim was connected with Elhanan, who slew Goliath. The parallel account in 1 Chronicles has Jair instead and omits “Oregim.”
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