And over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase of the vineyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite:
Shimei from Ramah was in charge of the vineyards, and Zabdi from Shiphmah was in charge of the grape harvest and wine production for the wine storage areas.
This verse lists two officials who managed different aspects of King David's wine production - one overseeing the vineyards themselves and another managing the harvest and wine storage.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of a detailed record of King David's administrative officials who managed his vast royal estates and resources. During this time, wine production was a major industry in ancient Israel, and the king would have owned extensive vineyards as part of his wealth. The organization described here shows how sophisticated David's government had become in managing the kingdom's agricultural resources.
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