Ishmaelite warrior in David's army
Obed
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 11:47.
עוֹבֵדObed
The name means “a servant; workman.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Obed Written by AI
Obed was an Ishmaelite warrior who fought in David's army (1 Chronicles 11:47). He is mentioned among the list of mighty men who supported David, which includes warriors from various backgrounds and regions. As an Ishmaelite, Obed likely descended from Ishmael, Abraham's son. His presence in David's army demonstrates the diversity of support David received during his reign.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Obed, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Serving; worshipping. (1.) A son of Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 4:21, 22), and the grandfather of David (Matt. 1:5).
(2.) 1 Chr. 2:34-38.
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 1 Chronicles 11:47
Eliel, Obed, and Jaasiel the Mezobaite.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.