Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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. New Living Translation Shitrai from Sharon was in charge of the cattle on the Sharon Plain. Shaphat son of Adlai was responsible for the cattle in the valleys. English Standard Version Over the herds that pastured in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite; over the herds in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai. 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. King James 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: New King James Version And Shitrai the Sharonite was over the herds that fed in Sharon, and Shaphat the son of Adlai was over the herds that were in the valleys. New American Standard Bible Shitrai the Sharonite was responsible for the cattle which were grazing in Sharon; and Shaphat the son of Adlai was responsible for the cattle in the valleys. NASB 1995 Shitrai the Sharonite had charge of the cattle which were grazing in Sharon; and Shaphat the son of Adlai had charge of the cattle in the valleys. NASB 1977 And Shitrai the Sharonite had charge of the cattle which were grazing in Sharon; and Shaphat the son of Adlai had charge of the cattle in the valleys. Legacy Standard Bible Shitrai the Sharonite was over the cattle which were grazing in Sharon; and Shaphat the son of Adlai was over the cattle in the valleys. Amplified Bible Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the cattle grazing in Sharon; Shaphat the son of Adlai was in charge of the cattle in the valleys. Christian Standard Bible Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds that grazed in Sharon, while Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys. Holman Christian Standard Bible Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the herds that grazed in Sharon, while Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys. American Standard 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: Contemporary English Version Shitrai from Sharon was responsible for the cattle that were kept in Sharon Plain, and Shaphat son of Adlai was responsible for those kept in the valleys. English Revised 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: GOD'S WORD® Translation for the herds grazing in Sharon Shitrai from Sharon for the herds in the valleys Shaphat, son of Adlai International Standard Version Shitrai the Sharonite supervised the herds that were pastured in Sharon. Adlai's son Shaphat supervised the herds in the valleys. Majority 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. NET Bible Shitrai the Sharonite was in charge of the cattle grazing in Sharon; Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the cattle in the valleys. New Heart English 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: Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Shitrai the Sharonite [is] over the herds that are feeding in Sharon; and Shaphat son of Adlai [is] over the herds in the valleys; 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; Smith's Literal Translation And over the cattle feeding in Sharon, Shitrai the Sharonite: and over the cattle in the valleys, Shaphat son of Adlai: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd over the herds that fed in Saron, was Setrai a Saronite: and over the. oxen in the valleys, Saphat the son of Adli: Catholic Public Domain Version Now over the herds that were pastured in Sharon, Shitrai, a Sharonite, was in the first place; and over the oxen in the valleys, there was Shaphat, the son of Adlai. New American Bible Over the cattle that grazed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite, and over the cattle in the valleys was Shaphat, the son of Adlai; New Revised Standard Version Over the herds that pastured in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite. Over the herds in the valleys was Shaphat son of Adlai. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd 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; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And over the oxen that graze in Sharon, Sharti the Sharonite, and over the oxen that were in the valleys, Shaphat, son of Adli. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shirtai the Sharonite; and over the herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai; Brenton Septuagint Translation And over the oxen pasturing in Saron was Satrai the Saronite; and over the oxen in the valleys was Sophat the son of Adli. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible 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. 30Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.… Cross References Genesis 13:2 And Abram had become extremely wealthy in livestock and silver and gold. Genesis 26:14 He owned so many flocks and herds and servants that the Philistines envied him. Genesis 47:17 So they brought their livestock to Joseph, and he gave them food in exchange for their horses, their flocks and herds, and their donkeys. Throughout that year he provided them with food in exchange for all their livestock. Exodus 9:3-6 then the hand of the LORD will bring a severe plague on your livestock in the field—on your horses, donkeys, camels, herds, and flocks. / But the LORD will make a distinction between the livestock of Israel and the livestock of Egypt, so that no animal belonging to the Israelites will die.’” / The LORD set a time, saying, “Tomorrow the LORD will do this in the land.” ... Deuteronomy 8:13 and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold increase and all that you have is multiplied, 1 Samuel 11:5 Just then Saul was returning from the field, behind his oxen. “What troubles the people?” asked Saul. “Why are they weeping?” And they relayed to him the words of the men from Jabesh. 1 Kings 4:23 ten fat oxen, twenty range oxen, and a hundred sheep, as well as deer, gazelles, roebucks, and fattened poultry. 2 Kings 3:4 Now Mesha king of Moab was a sheep breeder, and he would render to the king of Israel a hundred thousand lambs and the wool of a hundred thousand rams. Job 1:3 and he owned 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 yoke of oxen, 500 female donkeys, and a very large number of servants. Job was the greatest man of all the people of the East. Psalm 50:10 for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills. Proverbs 27:23-27 Be sure to know the state of your flocks, and pay close attention to your herds; / for riches are not forever, nor does a crown endure to every generation. / When hay is removed and new growth appears and the grass from the hills is gathered, ... Isaiah 7:25 For fear of the briers and thorns, you will no longer traverse the hills once tilled by the hoe; they will become places for oxen to graze and sheep to trample. Jeremiah 50:19 I will return Israel to his pasture, and he will graze on Carmel and Bashan; his soul will be satisfied on the hills of Ephraim and Gilead. Ezekiel 34:2-3 “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe to the shepherds of Israel, who only feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed their flock? / You eat the fat, wear the wool, and butcher the fattened sheep, but you do not feed the flock. Matthew 25:32-33 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. / He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left. Treasury of Scripture 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: Sharon 1 Chronicles 5:16 And they dwelt in Gilead in Bashan, and in her towns, and in all the suburbs of Sharon, upon their borders. Isaiah 65:10 And Sharon shall be a fold of flocks, and the valley of Achor a place for the herds to lie down in, for my people that have sought me. Jump to Previous Cattle Charge Fed Feeding Grass-Lands Grazing Herds Pastured Responsible Shaphat Sharon ValleysJump to Next Cattle Charge Fed Feeding Grass-Lands Grazing Herds Pastured Responsible Shaphat Sharon Valleys1 Chronicles 27 1. The twelve captains for each month16. The princes of the twelve tribes 23. The numbering of the people is hindered 25. David's several officers Shitrai the Sharonite Shitrai is mentioned as a leader responsible for the herds, indicating a position of trust and authority within King David's administration. The name Shitrai is unique in the Bible, and his designation as "the Sharonite" suggests he was from the region of Sharon, a fertile plain known for its beauty and agricultural productivity. This area, located between the Mediterranean Sea and the central hill country of Israel, was ideal for grazing livestock. The mention of Shitrai highlights the organized and structured nature of David's kingdom, where specific individuals were appointed to oversee different aspects of the nation's resources. was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon. Shaphat son of Adlai was in charge of the herds in the valleys. Persons / Places / Events 1. Shitrai the SharoniteA steward responsible for managing the herds in the region of Sharon. The Sharon plain was known for its fertile land, making it an ideal location for grazing livestock. 2. Sharon A region in ancient Israel, known for its lush pastures and agricultural productivity. It is often mentioned in the Bible as a symbol of beauty and fertility. 3. Shaphat son of Adlai Another steward, tasked with overseeing the herds in the valleys. His role was crucial for maintaining the king's wealth and resources. 4. The Herds Livestock was a significant part of the economy and sustenance in ancient Israel. Managing these herds was a vital responsibility, ensuring the prosperity of the kingdom. 5. The Valleys These areas provided rich grazing grounds for livestock, essential for the sustenance of the kingdom's economy and food supply. Teaching Points Stewardship and ResponsibilityThe roles of Shitrai and Shaphat highlight the importance of faithful stewardship. As Christians, we are called to manage the resources God has entrusted to us with diligence and integrity. The Value of Work The management of herds required hard work and dedication. This teaches us the value of labor and the importance of contributing to the community and kingdom of God through our efforts. God's Provision The fertile lands of Sharon and the valleys remind us of God's provision. We should trust in His ability to provide for our needs and be grateful for the abundance He offers. Community and Cooperation The division of responsibilities among different stewards illustrates the need for cooperation and teamwork in achieving common goals. In the body of Christ, each member has a role to play.(29) And over the herds that fed in Sharon.--Heb., the oxen that grazed in the Sharon. The Sharon (i.e., "the Level") was a fertile strip of pasture-land running along the coast of the Mediterranean, between Caesarea and Joppa. (See Song of Solomon 2:1; Isaiah 33:9.) Shitrai.--Hebrew margin, Shirtai. Over the herds that were in the valleys.--Apparently the valleys of the highlands of Judah. Another reading is "in valleys." Verse 29. - Sharon (see 1 Chronicles 5:16, 21). It means with the article, which, with one exception, always accompanies it, "the level laud," and on the west of the Jordan exactly corresponds with the Mishor on the east, a word of identical signification with Sharon. The tract of pasture-land which it designated stretched from Carmel to Joppa (Stanley's 'Sinai and Palestine,' edit. 1866, pp. 485, 260, 264). The valleys here intended are not specified.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Shitraiשִׁרְטַ֖י (šir·ṭay) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 7861: Shitrai -- an official of David the Sharonite הַשָּׁרוֹנִ֑י (haš·šā·rō·w·nî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8290: Sharonite -- a Sharonite was in charge of וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the herds הַבָּקָר֙ (hab·bā·qār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd grazing הָרֹעִ֣ים (hā·rō·‘îm) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 7462: To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with in Sharon. בַּשָּׁר֔וֹן (baš·šā·rō·wn) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8289: Sharon -- a plain on the Mediterranean Sea, perhaps also a region East of the Jordan Shaphat שָׁפָ֖ט (šā·p̄āṭ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8202: Shaphat -- 'he has judged', five Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Adlai עַדְלָֽי׃ (‘aḏ·lāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 5724: Adlai -- the father of Shaphat was in charge of וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the herds הַבָּקָר֙ (hab·bā·qār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1241: Beef cattle, ox, a herd in the valleys. בָּֽעֲמָקִ֔ים (bā·‘ă·mā·qîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 6010: A vale Links 1 Chronicles 27:29 NIV1 Chronicles 27:29 NLT 1 Chronicles 27:29 ESV 1 Chronicles 27:29 NASB 1 Chronicles 27:29 KJV 1 Chronicles 27:29 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 27:29 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 27:29 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 27:29 French Bible 1 Chronicles 27:29 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 27:29 And over the herds that fed (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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