Old Testament
Shitrai
A Sharonite official appointed by King David to oversee the royal herds grazing in Sharon.
Shitrai the Sharonite served as a royal administrator under King David, specifically tasked with managing the king's cattle that grazed in the plain of Sharon. His inclusion in the list of administrative officials in 1 Chronicles 27 highlights the organized nature of David's kingdom and the stewardship of its agricultural resources. He is mentioned only in this context, representing the regional oversight necessary for the king's vast livestock holdings.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 1 Chronicles 27:29
- Last appears
- 1 Chronicles 27:29
Where Shitrai appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
- Melech2 versesA descendant of King Saul and son of Micah, listed in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin.
- Ben1 versesA Levite gatekeeper who served during the transfer of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem.
- Amnon22 versesThe firstborn son of King David whose violent actions against his half-sister Tamar triggered a cycle of family tragedy.
- Ahithophel17 versesA trusted counselor to King David who defected to join Absalom's rebellion against the throne.
- Heman12 versesA Levite musician and seer appointed by David to lead temple worship and praise.
- Mephibosheth12 versesThe crippled son of Jonathan who received David's covenant kindness and a permanent place at the royal table.
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