Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Adlai was responsible for overseeing King David's herds that were pastured in the valleys.
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Adlai is mentioned briefly in 1Ch.27.29 as one of the officials in charge of King David's agricultural resources. He was responsible for overseeing the herds that were pastured in the valleys.
The context of 1Chronicles 27 is a description of the organization of David's kingdom, including the officials who were in charge of various aspects of the kingdom's resources and administration. The chapter lists the individuals responsible for the treasury, the military, the agricultural resources, and other important functions.
Adlai's specific role was to manage the herds that grazed in the valleys, ensuring their well-being and productivity. This highlights the importance of agriculture and livestock in the economy of ancient Israel and the need for competent individuals to oversee these resources.
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(justice of Jehovah), Ancestor of Shaphat, the overseer of David’s herds that fed in the broad valleys. (1 Chronicles 27:29) (B.C. before 1050.)
my witness; my ornament
AD'LAI (justice of Jehovah), the father of one of David's chief herdsmen. 1 Chr 27:29.
AD'LAI (justice of Jehovah), the father of one of David's chief herdsmen. 1 Chr 27:29.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5724
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.
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