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Obadiah(7)
Obadiah in the Bible — father of Ishmaiah (1CH 27:19). Obadiah belonged to the tribe of Zebulun. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “servant of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Zebulun
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Obadiahproper name
- Hebrew
- עֹבַדְיָהוּ
- Transliteration
- ovedəyahu
- Meaning
- servant [worshiper] of y-h-v-h
- Greek
- Αβδιου
- Reference
- 1CH 27:19
- Strong's
- H5662
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Obadiah in the Bible?
Obadiah is described in the Bible as father of Ishmaiah (1CH 27:19). Obadiah belonged to the tribe of Zebulun.
What does the name Obadiah mean?
The name Obadiah means “servant of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.