Obed
עוֹבֵד · o.ved · H5744GὨβήδ · Ōbēd · G5601“a servant; workman” Hitchcock's 18696 mentions in 4 books, most in Ruth (3)
Who he was
Obed was the son of Boaz and Ruth, born in Bethlehem (Ruth 4:17). His birth was a significant event in the story of Ruth, as it marked the restoration of Naomi's family line and the continuation of the lineage that would eventually lead to King David. Obed was the father of Jesse and the grandfather of David (Ruth 4:21–22; 1 Chronicles 2:12; Matthew 1:5; Luke 3:32). His name means "servant" or "worshiper," possibly reflecting his family's devotion to God. Obed's life is not detailed in the Bible, but his role in the genealogy of David and ultimately Jesus Christ highlights the importance of his place in God's plan.
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Family
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Every mention
6 references, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)
Ruth 3 mentions
Ruth 4:17The women, her neighbors, gave him a name, saying, “A son is born to Naomi”. They named him Obed. He is the father of Jesse, the father of David.Ruth 4:21and Salmon became the father of Boaz, and Boaz became the father of Obed,Ruth 4:22and Obed became the father of Jesse, and Jesse became the father of David.
1 Chronicles 1 mention
Matthew 1 mention
Luke 1 mention
What the dictionary says
Serving; worshipping.
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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- STEPBible TIPNR · Translators Individualised Proper Names with all References · CC BY 4.0 · github.com/STEPBible/STEPBible-Data
- Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary (1869) · Public domain