Lexical Definition
עוֹבֵד ʻÔwbêd (o-bade') Obed N:N-M-P
active participle of עָבַד; serving
Obed.
- § Obed = "serving"
- Obed, the name of five Israelites
1) son of Boaz by Ruth and the grandfather of David
2) a Judaite, a descendant of Jarha, the Egyptian slave of Sheshan, in the line of Jerahmeel
3) a Judaite, father of Azariah, one of the captains of hundreds who joined with Jehoiada in the revolution by which Athaliah fell
4) one of David's mighty warriors
5) son of Shemaiah and a gatekeeper of the temple
See Greek: Ὠβήδ
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְעוֹבֵ֔ד | and Obed | 1Chr.11.47 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.47
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עוֺבֵד, עֹבֵד proper name, masculine (worshipper; compare Sabean עבד Os22 and DHMZMG xxxvii (1883), 14; —
1. son of Boaz and Ruth Ruth 4:17, vRuth 4:21 = 1Chr 2:12; Ruth 4:22 (only here עֹבֵד) = 1Chr 2:12, ᵑ6 Ωβηδ.
2. names in Judah, ᵐ5 Ωβηδ:
a. 1Chr 2:37; 1Chr 2:38
b. 2Chr 23:1.
3. a mighty man of David 1Chr 11:47, ᵐ5 Ιωβηθ, A Ιωβηδ.
4. a doorkeeper 1Chr 26:7 ᵐ5 Ωβηδ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Ruth | 4:17 · 4:21 · 4:22 |
| 1 Chronicles | 2:12 · 2:37 · 2:38 · 11:47 · 26:7 |
| 2 Chronicles | 23:1 |
Profile
Male • David's warrior • Ishmaelite warrior in David's army
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Obed was an Ishmaelite warrior who fought in David's army.
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.11.47;
- only referred to as Obed עוֹבֵד.
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.
All entries for Obed: עוֹבֵד