Gatekeeper, son of Shemaiah
Obed
Named in 1 verse of 1 Chronicles, first in 1 Chronicles 26:7.
עוֹבֵדObed
The name means “a servant; workman.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
- Father
- Shemaiah
- People
- Tribe of Levi
About Obed Written by AI
Obed was a gatekeeper in the temple during the time of King David (1 Chronicles 26:7). He was the son of Shemaiah, a Korahite Levite. As a gatekeeper, Obed's responsibilities likely included guarding the entrance to the temple, maintaining order, and ensuring that only authorized individuals entered the sacred space. The mention of Obed in the list of gatekeepers highlights the importance of this role in the temple service.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
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 26:7
Shemaiah’s sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah, also capable men.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.