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The meaning of Obed in the Bible
(From International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)o'-bed ('obhedh, "worshipper"; in the New Testament Iobed):
(1) Son of Boaz and Ruth and grandfather of David (Ruth 4:17, Ruth 4:21-22; I Chronicles 2:12; Matthew 1:5; Luke 3:32).
(2) Son of Ephlal and descendant of Sheshan, the Jerahmeelite, through his daughter who was married to Jarha, an Egyptian servant of her father's (I Chronicles 2:37-38).
(3) One of David's mighty men (I Chronicles 11:47).
(4) A Korahite doorkeeper, son of Shemaiah, and grandson of Obed-edom (I Chronicles 26:7).
(5) Father of Azariah, one of the centurions who took part with Jehoiada in deposing Queen Athaliah and crowning Joash (II Chronicles 23:1; compare 2Ki. 11:1-16).
David Francis Roberts
See more on the meaning of Obed in the Bible:
Obed {Easton's Bible Dictionary}
Obed {Hitchcock's Bible Name}
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