Lexical Definition
אוֹבִיל ʼôwbîyl (o-beel') Obil N:N-M-P
probably from אָבַל; mournful
Obil.
- § Obil = "camel driver"
- Obil, an Ishmaelite
1) manager of David's camels
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אוֹבִ֖יל | Obil | 1Chr.27.30 |
| Ωβίλ | Obil | LXX.1Chr.27.30 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.30
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אוֺבִיל proper name, masculine (? camel-driver), overseer of David's camels 1Chr 27:30. אֻבָל, אוּבָל see יבל.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 27:30 |
Profile
Male • Overseer of David's camels
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of King David's camels.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.30;
- only referred to as Obil אוֹבִיל.
Obil was an Ishmaelite who served as the overseer of King David's camels (1 Chronicles 27:30). He was one of the officials appointed by David to manage various aspects of his royal holdings. As an Ishmaelite, Obil likely had extensive knowledge of camels, which were important for transportation and trade in the region. His role demonstrates the diversity of David's administration and the king's willingness to employ skilled individuals from various backgrounds.
All entries for Obil: אוֹבִיל