After him Jair the Gileadite arose, and judged Israel for 23 years.
And Laban said, “This pile is a witness between me and you today.” That is why its name is Gal-ed,
Moses said to them, “If the sons of Gad and Reuben cross over the Jordan with you, everyone armed for battle before Adonai, when the land is subdued before you, then give them the territory of Gilead as a possession.
He judged Israel for 23 years, then died and was buried in Shamir.
He had 30 sons who rode on 30 donkeys and had 30 towns in the land of Gilead, which are called Jair’s Villages to this day.