Bible Strands
1 Chronicles 27:29
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The Chronicler records David’s administrative appointments, listing officials who manage the kingdom’s livestock and agricultural stores.
The words — שִׁרְטַי (Shirtai) = Shirtai, and שָׁרוֹן (Sharon) = Sharon.
The thread — The region functions as established pastureland in 1 Chronicles 5:16 and Isaiah 65:10.
Why it lands — It demands recognition that stewardship of natural resources is a formal, structured duty within the community.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
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:
Cross-references
- 1 Chronicles 5:16 They lived in Gilead, in Bashan and its towns, and throughout the pasturelands of Sharon.
- Isaiah 65:10 Sharon will become a pasture for flocks, and the Valley of Achor a resting place for herds, for My people who seek Me.