OBED

1. Ruth and Boaz’s first child, listed among the ancestors of Jesus (Ru 4:17, 21-22; 1 Chr 2:12; Mt 1:5; Lk 3:32). See Genealogy of Jesus Christ.

2. Jerahmeelite and Ephlal’s son (1 Chr 2:37-38).

3. One of David’s mighty men (1 Chr 11:47).

4. Shemaiah’s son and an able leader who ruled his father’s house (1 Chr 26:6-7).

5. Father of Azariah, a captain of Jehoiada (2 Chr 23:1).