And, behold. Figure of speech Asterismos (App-6). These two miracles are not the same as those recorded in Mat_9:18-26, but the same as in Mar_5:22, &c. See the notes there, and App-138.
Jairus. An Israelite name, Jair (Num_32:41. Jos_13:30. Jdg_10:3).
was a = held the office of. Greek. huparcho. synagogue. App-120.