1 Chronicles 27:29
1 Chronicles 27:29 Meaning and Explanation
“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:”
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Read Full Chapter →Shitrai oversees the herds grazing in Sharon, and Shaphat those in the valleys.
What Does 1 Chronicles 27:29 Mean?
Now the royal livestock: Shitrai watches the herds in the fertile plain of Sharon, and Shaphat those in the valleys. The kingdom's flocks and herds, scattered across the best pasturelands, each have an appointed keeper.
The image of a faithful keeper over grazing herds runs deep in Israel's memory, for David himself had been a shepherd before he was a king. The Lord describes Himself as the Shepherd who leads His flock to green pastures and still waters, watching over every one with tender and tireless care.
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What does 1 Chronicles 27:29 mean?
Shitrai oversees the herds grazing in Sharon, and Shaphat those in the valleys.