Lexical Definition

‎עַדְלַי‎ ʻAdlay (ad-lah'-ee) Adlai ^N:N-M-P
probably from an unused root of uncertain meaning

Adlai.

• § Adlai = "justice of Jehovah"
• Adlai, an Israelite

1) ancestor of Shaphat, the overseer of David's herds

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.29
• father of: Shaphat (שָׁפָט)

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎עַדְלָ֑י‎ proper name, masculine 1Chr 27:29, ᵐ5. Αδαι, ᵐ5^L Αδλι.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Profile

Male • Father of Shaphat • Overseer of King David's herds in the valleys

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Adlai was responsible for overseeing King David's herds that were pastured in the valleys.

• A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.29;
• only referred to as Adlai עַדְלַי;
• father of Shaphat שָׁפָט.

Adlai is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 27:29 as one of the officials in charge of King David's agricultural resources. He was responsible for overseeing the herds that were pastured in the valleys.

The context of 1 Chronicles 27 is a description of the organization of David's kingdom, including the officials who were in charge of various aspects of the kingdom's resources and administration. The chapter lists the individuals responsible for the treasury, the military, the agricultural resources, and other important functions.

Adlai's specific role was to manage the herds that grazed in the valleys, ensuring their well-being and productivity. This highlights the importance of agriculture and livestock in the economy of ancient Israel and the need for competent individuals to oversee these resources.

All entries for Adlai: עַדְלַי

Related Profiles:

• Shaphat (child)