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Obadiah(5)

Obadiah in the Bible — son of Shemaiah (1CH 9:16). Obadiah belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.

Name meaning: servant of the Lord

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Gender
male
Tribe
Levi
Scripture References
3 references
Known Names
2 names
Relationships
1 connection

Names & Labels (2)

Obadiahproper name
Hebrew
עֹבַדְיָה
Transliteration
ovadəyah
Meaning
servant [worshiper] of y-h-v-h
Greek
Αβδια
Reference
1CH 9:16
Strong's
H5662
Abdaproper name
Hebrew
עַבְדָּא
Transliteration
avəda
Meaning
servant of y-h-v-h
Greek
[none]
Reference
NEH 11:17
Strong's
H5653

Family & Relationships (1)

son

Shemaiah(1CH 9:16)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Obadiah in the Bible?

Obadiah is described in the Bible as son of Shemaiah (1CH 9:16). Obadiah belonged to the tribe of Levi.

What does the name Obadiah mean?

The name Obadiah means “servant of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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