1 Chronicles 27:29

Verse

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.

American Standard Version (1901)

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:

Bible in Basic English

And Shitrai the Sharonite was responsible for the herds in the grass-lands of Sharon, and Shaphat, the son of Adlai, for those in the valleys;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And over the herds that fed in Saron, was Setrai a Saronite: and over the. oxen in the valleys, Saphat the son of Adli:

Free Bible Version

Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the cattle in the Sharon pastures. Shaphat, son of Adlai, was in charge of the cattle in the valleys.

Geneva Bible 1599

And ouer the oxen that fed in Sharon, was Shetrai the Sharonite: and ouer the oxen in the valleyes was Shaphat the sonne of Adlai:

King James (Authorized) 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:

Translation for Translators

Shitrai from the Sharon Plain was in charge of the herds of cattle that ◄grazed/ate grass► there. Shaphat the son of Adlai was in charge of the cattle in the valleys.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Over the herds that were pastured in Sharon was Shitrai from Sharon, and over the herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat son of Adlai.

Noah Webster Bible

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:

World English Bible

Over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite. Over the herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai.

Young's Literal Translation

and over the herds that are feeding in Sharon [is] Shitrai the Sharonite; and over the herds in the valleys [is] Shaphat son of Adlai;

Context

David’s Various Overseers

²⁸Baal-hanan the Gederite was in charge of the olive and sycamore trees in the foothills. Joash was in charge of the stores of olive oil. ²⁹Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys.

Summary

This verse lists the various responsibilities of King David's livestock managers, each overseeing different herds in different regions of Israel. It highlights the meticulous organization and management of the kingdom's resources under David's reign, showcasing his wisdom and attention to detail in governing the nation. The mention of livestock reflects the agricultural economy of ancient Israel and the importance of caring for animals as valuable assets. Overall, this verse provides insight into the administrative structure and efficiency of David's kingdom, demonstrating his commitment to good stewardship and governance.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

herds that fed in Sharon--a fertile plain between CÃ&brvbrsarea and Joppa.

1 Chronicles 27:29

David’s Various Overseers

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Berean Standard Bible

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.

American Standard Version (1901)

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:

Bible in Basic English

And Shitrai the Sharonite was responsible for the herds in the grass-lands of Sharon, and Shaphat, the son of Adlai, for those in the valleys;

Douay-Rheims 1899

And over the herds that fed in Saron, was Setrai a Saronite: and over the. oxen in the valleys, Saphat the son of Adli:

Free Bible Version

Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the cattle in the Sharon pastures. Shaphat, son of Adlai, was in charge of the cattle in the valleys.

Geneva Bible 1599

And ouer the oxen that fed in Sharon, was Shetrai the Sharonite: and ouer the oxen in the valleyes was Shaphat the sonne of Adlai:

King James (Authorized) 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:

Translation for Translators

Shitrai from the Sharon Plain was in charge of the herds of cattle that ◄grazed/ate grass► there. Shaphat the son of Adlai was in charge of the cattle in the valleys.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Over the herds that were pastured in Sharon was Shitrai from Sharon, and over the herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat son of Adlai.

Noah Webster Bible

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:

World English Bible

Over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite. Over the herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai.

Young's Literal Translation

and over the herds that are feeding in Sharon [is] Shitrai the Sharonite; and over the herds in the valleys [is] Shaphat son of Adlai;