Bible Person

Obed

Meaning: a servant; workman · Male · 1 cross reference

This Obed entry refers to one of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles 11:47, not to the gatekeeping son of Shemaiah or the father of Azariah. He belongs to the elite warrior circle remembered around David's reign. First appears in 1 Chr 11:47.1

AI summary: This Obed matters because his single cross reference places him among the distinguished fighters whose loyalty and courage helped secure David's kingdom. The entry contributes to the breadth and regional diversity of the mighty men tradition. Taken together, the material presents this Obed as a mighty man in David's service.1

Central Figure

Obed

Meaning: a servant; workman