Obed
Obed was a descendant of Judah through the line of Jerahmeel.
The name Obed means “a servant; workman”
MaleTribe of JudahDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1 Chronicles 2:37; only referred to as Obed (עוֹבֵד); a son of Ephlal; father of Jehu.
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Alternative names
- עוֹבֵדObed
Mentions
- Zabad was the father of Ephlal, Ephlal was the father of Obed,
- Obed was the father of Jehu, Jehu was the father of Azariah,