Meaning
Obed (1) Son of Boaz and Ru and grandfather of David (Rth 4:17, Rth 4:21, Rth 4:22, 1Ch 2:12, Mat 1:5, Luk 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 (1Ch 2:37, 1Ch 2:38).
(3) One of David's mighty men (1Ch 11:47).
(4) A Korahite doorkeeper, son of Shemaiah, and grandson of Obed-edom (1Ch 26:7).
(5) Father of Azariah, one of the centurions who took part with Jehoiada in deposing Queen Athaliah and crowning Joash (2Ch 23:1; compare 2Ki 11:1-16).
David Francis Roberts
