· Translation: KJV

1 Chronicles 27:29and 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:

The setting

Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. The Chronicler records David's government structure. Sharon was the fertile coastal plain, while 'the valleys' likely refers to hill country pastures near modern-day Israel.

The emotion here: methodical reverence for David's legacy

The original word

bāqār (בָּקָר) — cattle, the foundation of ancient wealth and daily sustenance

Why it matters

Sharon was famous for its roses and oak forests, making it prime grazing land

Read with care

What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 27:29

These weren't just job titles — each man was responsible for feeding the entire kingdom

Common misconceptionPeople skip these 'boring' lists, but they show God cares about practical organization. Every job matters in His kingdom.

Bible Genome reading

1 Chronicles 27:29 — Bible Genome reading

SpeakerNarrator
EraUnited Kingdom
Primary emotionresting
Literary typenarrative

Emotional genome

Comfort power20%
Quotability10%
Memorability20%
Crisis relevance10%
Standalone20%
Themes:livestockpastoral care

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1 Chronicles 27:29 comes from the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is resting, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include livestock, pastoral care. Notable phrases: herds in Sharon; herds in valleys.

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