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Obed

Easton's Bible Dictionary

1

Serving; worshipping.

2

A son of Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 4:21, 22), and the grandfather of David (Matt 1:5).

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

(1) Son of Boaz and Ru and grandfather of David (Ruth 4:17; Ruth 4:21; Ruth 4:22; 1 Chr 2:12; Matt 1:5; Luke 3:32).

(2) Son of Ephlal and descendant of Sheshan, the Jerahmeelite, through his daughter who was married to Jarha, an Egyptian servant of her father's (1 Chr 2:37; 1 Chr 2:38).

(3) One of David's mighty men (1 Chr 11:47).

(4) A Korahite doorkeeper, son of Shemaiah, and grandson of Obed-edom (1 Chr 26:7).

(5) Father of Azariah, one of the centurions who took part with Jehoiada in deposing Queen Athaliah and crowning Joash (2 Chr 23:1; compare 2 Kgs 11:1-16).

David Francis Roberts

See also

Person Obed (Rut 4,17) Person Obed (1 Chr 2,37) Person Obed (1 Chr 26,7) Person Obed (2 Chr 23,1)

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