Keraia
Glossary

Obed

  1. Ruth and Boaz’s first child, listed among the family members of Jesus (Ruth 4:17, 21–22; 1 Chronicles 2:12; Matthew 1:5; Luke 3:32).

    See Genealogy of Jesus Christ.

  2. Jerahmeelite and Ephlal’s son (1 Chronicles 2:37–38).

  3. One of David’s mighty men (1 Chronicles 11:47).

  4. Shemaiah’s son and an able leader who ruled his father’s house (1 Chronicles 26:6–7).

  5. Father of Azariah, a captain of Jehoiada (2 Chronicles 23:1).

People and places

Obed: Son of Boaz and Ruth Obed: Descendant of Judah Obed: Ishmaelite warrior in David's army Obed: Gatekeeper, son of Shemaiah Obed: Father of Azariah