Lexicon Shitray: Shitray Original Word: שִׁטְרַי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shitrai From the same as shoter; magisterial; Shitrai, an Israelite -- Shitrai. see HEBREW shoter NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as shoter Definition an official of David NASB Translation Shitrai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׁטְרַי proper name, masculine an official of David, 1 Chronicles 27:29 Kt ( > Qr שִׁרְטַי); Ασαρταις, Σατραι. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to hide or protect.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Shitrai, as it is a unique proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: The name Shitrai appears once in the Hebrew Bible. Context: • Shitrai is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:29, where he is identified as one of King David's overseers. Specifically, Shitrai the Sharonite is noted as being in charge of the herds that were pastured in Sharon. This passage is part of a larger section detailing the various officials and administrators who served under King David, each responsible for different aspects of the kingdom's resources and administration. The mention of Shitrai highlights the organized and structured nature of David's reign, with specific individuals appointed to manage the king's assets and ensure the prosperity of the kingdom. The reference to Sharon, a fertile region known for its pastures, underscores the importance of livestock management in the economic and agricultural life of ancient Israel. Forms and Transliterations שִׁרְטַ֖י שרטי shirTai šir·ṭay širṭayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 27:29 HEB: [שִׁטְרַי כ] (שִׁרְטַ֖י ק) הַשָּׁרוֹנִ֑י NAS: Shitrai the Sharonite had charge KJV: in Sharon [was] Shitrai the Sharonite: INT: were grazing Sharon Shitrai the Sharonite had charge 1 Occurrence |