Father of Shaphat, who had charge of David's cattle
Das vereinte KönigreichFatherc. 1000 BC
Adlai is known from 1 Chronicles 27:29, where he is identified as the father of Shaphat. Shaphat was the administrator who had charge of the cattle in the valleys under King David’s administration. Adlai is mentioned only this one time in the biblical writings, but the context places him among the circle of the king’s trusted officials. The fact that his son was given such an administrative role suggests that the family held a certain standing and position in the united kingdom. Adlai’s mention is an example of how Chronicles systematically records genealogies connected to the administration of the realm, thereby preserving names that otherwise would have been lost to later generations.
Adlai is mentioned as the father of Shaphat, who was responsible for the cattle in the valleys during King David's administration. This is the only biblical reference to Adlai.
King David organized his kingdom with various officials who were responsible for different areas, including grain stores, vineyards, olive groves, and livestock. Shaphat, son of Adlai, was among these trusted servants, specifically in charge of the cattle in the valleys.
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