Sharonite in charge of King David's herds in Sharon.
Shitrai
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 27:29.
שִׁטְרַיShitrai
The name means “gatherer of money.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Shitrai Written by AI
Shitrai is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 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.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Where the Bible names him
- 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.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.