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1 Chronicles 27

1 Chronicles 27:29

David’s Various Overseers · 1 Chronicles 27:25–31
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Translations

Modern
Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys.
Traditional
And over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite: and over the herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai:
Literal
…and over the herd that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite; and over the herd in the valleys was Shaphat son of Adlai;
Latin
Porro armentis quæ pascebantur in Saron, præpositus fuit Setrai Saronites: et super boves in vallibus, Saphat filius Adli:

Original

Hebrew
English
Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys.

Notes

1 Chronicles 27:25–31

Ancient kings, like David, gathered a lot of property. This list details parts of David's estate, such as storehouses in Jerusalem and other areas, land for farming, and different kinds of livestock.

Theme notes and profiles

David

People

Adlai: Overseer of King David's herds in the valleys Shaphat: Overseer of David's herds in the valleys Shitrai: Sharonite in charge of King David's herds in Sharon

Places

Sharon: Coastal plain known for its beauty and fertility

Glossary

Adlai Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Shaphat Sharon Sharonite Shitrai Tax, Taxation

Topics

Adlai: Father of Shaphat Agriculture: Practiced by David King: Commissary of Kings: Officers of Overseer of Royal Herds Shaphat: Son of Adlai Sharon: The Maritime Slope of Palestine North of the City of Joppa: David's Herds In Shitrai: A Chief Herder of David The Ox was Fed in the Valleys The Rose of Sharon