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Jairus

From: Concise Bible Dictionary: J By: George A. Morrish

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Ruler of a synagogue in Galilee, whose daughter the Lord restored to life (Mark 5:22²²And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, (Mark 5:22); Luke 8:41⁴¹And, behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue: and he fell down at Jesus' feet, and besought him that he would come into his house: (Luke 8:41)).

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