Shitrai from Sharon was one of King David's trusted officials responsible for the cattle grazing in the Sharon plain. He is mentioned in the list of David's administrators and officers in 1 Chronicles 27, as part of the well-organized administration of the kingdom's estates.
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Shitrai as overseer of cattle in Sharon
Shitrai from Sharon was appointed to oversee the cattle grazing in the Sharon plain during King David's reign.
25Azmaveth son of Adiel was in charge of the king's storehouses. Jonathan son of Uzziah was in charge of the storehouses in the countryside, in the towns, the villages, and the watchtowers.
Along with other administrators such as Shaphat, son of Adlai, who had charge of the cattle in the valleys, Shitrai ensured that the king's livestock were well cared for.
Shitrai was responsible for the important grazing area in Sharon, a fertile coastal plain known for its rich vegetation and suitability as pasture for cattle.