Jair the Judge

Jair was a biblical judge from the tribe of Manasseh who judged Israel for twenty-two years, according to the Book of Judges. His name means “He enlightens” or “He shines.” The precise years of his birth and death are not specified, and the...

James the Brother of John

James, also known as James the Greater, was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ. He was the son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of John the Apostle. The name James is derived from the Hebrew name Ya’aqov, which means “supplanter” or...

James the Son of Alphaeus

James, the son of Alphaeus, also known as James the Less, was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. The meaning of the name James is derived from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning “supplanter” or “holder of the heel.” It is believed that...