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Obil

אוֹבִיל · o.vil · H0179“that weeps; who deserves to be bewailed” Hitchcock's 18691 mention, all in 1 Chronicles

Who he was

Obil was an Ishmaelite who served as the overseer of King David's camels (1 Chronicles 27:30). He was one of the officials appointed by David to manage various aspects of his royal holdings. As an Ishmaelite, Obil likely had extensive knowledge of camels, which were important for transportation and trade in the region. His role demonstrates the diversity of David's administration and the king's willingness to employ skilled individuals from various backgrounds.

Article: STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0

Every mention

1 reference, counted from STEPBible, Tyndale House Cambridge · CC BY 4.0 · verse text: World English Bible (public domain)

1 Chronicles 1 mention

What the dictionary says

A keeper of camels, an Ishmaelite who was “over the camels” in the time of David (1 Chr. 27:30).

Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
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