Shitrai שִׁטְרַי
Sharonite in charge of King David's herds in Sharon.
Biography
Shitrai is mentioned in 1Ch.27.29 as the Sharonite who was responsible for overseeing King David's herds that grazed in the fertile plain of Sharon. This chapter lists the various officials and administrators responsible for managing the king's assets and resources. As the overseer of the royal herds in Sharon, Shitrai would have been tasked with ensuring the well-being, growth, and productivity of the livestock in that region. The plain of Sharon, located along the Mediterranean coast of Israel, was known for its rich pastures and was well-suited for grazing cattle and other livestock. Shitrai's role suggests that he had expertise in animal husbandry and was entrusted with managing an important portion of the king's wealth.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 27:29
"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;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שִׁטְרַי | H7861 |