New Testament
Jairus
Synagogue ruler whose daughter Jesus raised.
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Role: Leader.
And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: [I pray thee], come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.
Scripture: Mark 5:22-23