(a) Grandfather of David and ancestor of Jesus (Rt. 4:17; Lk. 3:32)." />

Meaning of OBED

"servant."
(a) Grandfather of David and ancestor of Jesus (Rt. 4:17; Lk. 3:32).

"servant."
(a) Grandfather of David and ancestor of Jesus (Rt. 4:17; Lk. 3:32).

(b) A prophet of Israel who rebuked Pekah, king of Israel, because in a war against Judah he had not only made a great slaughter but had brought with him countless prisoners to Samaria (2 Chron. 28:6- fifteen).

(c) Another prophet who accomplished a great reform in the time of King Asa (2 Chron. 15:1-9).

(d) Four more people mentioned in 1 Chron. 2:37; 11:47; 23:1; 26:7.

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