Shitrai שִׁטְרַי
Sharonite in charge of King David's herds in Sharon.
Who is Shitrai in the Bible?
Shitrai was a Sharonite official appointed by King David to oversee the royal herds grazing in the plain of Sharon, as recorded in 1 Chronicles 27:29. The plain of Sharon, located along the Mediterranean coast of Israel, was renowned for its fertile pastures and provided ideal conditions for raising livestock. As overseer of these herds, Shitrai bore responsibility for the welfare and productivity of a significant portion of the king's wealth and resources. His inclusion in the list of David's administrative officials in 1 Chronicles 27 demonstrates the importance of animal husbandry to the royal economy and Shitrai's trusted position in managing the kingdom's agricultural assets.
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
"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."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | שִׁטְרַי |