Bible Dictionary
Adlai Or Adlai
Adlai was the ancestor of Shaphat, who supervised David’s herds in the broad valleys.
Definition
Adlai was the ancestor of Shaphat, who supervised David’s herds feeding in the broad valleys.
Biblical Usage
Adlai is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 27:29 in the administrative records of David’s kingdom.
Historical Background
Shaphat was the overseer of David’s herds that fed in the broad valleys. The supplied material dates the reference before 1050 B.C.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(justice of Jehovah), Ancestor of Shaphat, the overseer of David’s herds that fed in the broad valleys. (1 Chronicles 27:29) (B.C. before 1050.)