Obadiah
Obadiah was a Levite who served as an overseer during the temple repairs under King Josiah.
The name Obadiah means “servant of the Lord”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Chronicles 34:12; only referred to as Obadiah (עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּObadiah
Mentions
- And the men did the work faithfully. The Levites overseeing them were Jahath and Obadiah, descendants of Merari, and Zechariah and Meshullam, descendants of Kohath. Other Levites, all skilled with musical instruments,