1 Chronicles 27:29
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 Version
and 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 Bible
And 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 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;

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 1917
and 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.
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.

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Shitrai the Sharonite
The name "Shitrai" is of Hebrew origin, and while its exact meaning is not definitively known, it is often associated with the idea of "protection" or "guardianship." The designation "the Sharonite" indicates that Shitrai hailed from the region of Sharon, a fertile plain known for its beauty and agricultural productivity. In biblical times, Sharon was renowned for its lush pastures, making it an ideal location for grazing herds. This highlights the importance of Shitrai's role, as he was entrusted with overseeing valuable livestock in a region synonymous with abundance and prosperity.

was in charge of the herds grazing in Sharon
The phrase "was in charge of" signifies a position of authority and responsibility. In ancient Israel, livestock was a critical component of wealth and sustenance, and those who managed herds held significant roles within the community. The "herds grazing in Sharon" refers to the flocks and cattle that thrived in this fertile area. The mention of Sharon underscores the region's significance as a prime location for agriculture and animal husbandry, reflecting the economic and strategic importance of managing these resources effectively.

Shaphat son of Adlai
The name "Shaphat" means "judge" or "he has judged" in Hebrew, suggesting a person of discernment and leadership. "Son of Adlai" provides a genealogical context, linking Shaphat to his family lineage. In biblical narratives, genealogies often serve to establish identity and heritage, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenantal promises through generations. Shaphat's role, like Shitrai's, was crucial in maintaining the well-being and productivity of the community's livestock.

was in charge of the herds in the valleys
This phrase highlights Shaphat's responsibility over the herds located in the "valleys," which were typically fertile and well-watered areas ideal for grazing. Valleys in biblical times were often associated with abundance and sustenance, providing essential resources for the community's survival. The role of overseeing herds in such regions required wisdom and diligence, as it involved ensuring the health and growth of the livestock, which were vital for the community's economy and daily life.

(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
Shitrai
שִׁרְטַ֖י (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


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