Obed

Obed was a gatekeeper in the temple, the son of Shemaiah.

The name Obed means “a servant; workman”

MaleLeviteTribe of LeviDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse

Summary

A man from the tribe of Levi living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1 Chronicles 26:7; only referred to as Obed (עוֹבֵד); son of Shemaiah; a brother of Othni, Rephael, Elzabad, Elihu and Semachiah.

Glossary entries

Family members

Father: Shemaiah
Siblings: Elihu Elzabad Othni Rephael Semachiah

Alternative names

עוֹבֵדObed

Mentions

1 Chronicles 26:7
Shemaiah’s sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah, also capable men.