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Shaphat

Shaphat, the son of Adlai, was appointed by King David as the overseer of his herds that grazed in the valleys. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 27:29.

Why it matters. Overseer of David's herds in the valleys

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Last reviewed
2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team

About Shaphat

Shaphat, mentioned in 1Ch.27.29, was an official in King David's administration who was responsible for overseeing the royal herds that grazed in the valleys. He is identified as the son of Adlai, but no further details about his family background are provided. As the overseer of the herds in the valleys, Shaphat would have been in charge of managing the livestock, ensuring their well-being, and organizing their grazing and care. The valleys likely refer to the fertile lowlands of Israel, which were suitable for grazing cattle and other livestock. Shaphat's appointment to this position indicates that he possessed the necessary skills and trustworthiness to manage this important aspect of the king's property. The mention of Shaphat in the context of David's administrative organization highlights the king's efforts to establish a well-structured and efficient system for managing his assets and resources.

Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.

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Adlai

Appears in Scripture

Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.

  • 1 Chronicles (1 verse)

    27:29

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