First mention: Mark 5:22

Final mention: Luke 8:41

Meaning of his name: "Enlightened by God"

Frequency of his name: Referred to 2 times

Biblical books mentioning him: Two books (Mark, Luke)

Important fact about his life: Jesus raised his daughter from the dead.

Copyright 1999, used by permission from Dr. H.L. Willmington.

Jairus was a ruler of the synagogue, probably in Capernaum. A synagogue ruler was responsible for building maintenance, administration, and supervision of worship. Because Jairus was held in such high regard, it would have been unusual for a person of his stature in the community to "fall at the feet of Jesus", an itinerant preacher, and ask for help. (Life Application Bible, New International Version, Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton Illinois, and Zondervan Publishing House, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1991, 1815.)