Adlai עַדְלָ֑י
Overseer of King David's herds in the valleys
Biography
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 1 Chronicles 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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In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 27:29
"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;"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עַדְלָ֑י | H5724 |