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.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 27:29
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 27:29 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
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.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same resting
“Love is patient and is kind; love doesn't envy. Love doesn't brag, is not proud,”
— 1 Corinthians 13:4
“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, "It is finished." He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit.”
— John 19:30
“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing.”
— Psalms 23:1
“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfor…”
— Psalms 23:4
“"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."”
— Psalms 46:10
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