Adlai
Who he was
Adlai is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 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.
Family
Every mention
1 Chronicles 1 mention
What the dictionary says
(justice of Jehovah), Ancestor of Shaphat, the overseer of David’s herds that fed in the broad valleys.
Sources
- STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data
- Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (1869) · Public domain