Oded
Oded was a prophet and the father of Azariah, who prophesied during the reign of King Asa of Judah.
The name Oded means “to sustain, hold or lift up”
MaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book2 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Chronicles 15:1; only referred to as Oded (עֹדֵד); father of Azariah.
Family members
- Children
Alternative names
- עֹדֵדOded
Mentions
- Now the Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded.
- When Asa heard these words and the prophecy of Azariah son of Oded the prophet, he took courage and removed the detestable idols from the whole land of Judah and Benjamin and from the cities he had captured in the hill country of Ephraim. He then restored the altar of the LORD that was in front of the portico of the LORD’s temple.