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Obadiah(8)
Obadiah in the Bible — foreman over reconstruction of the Temple during Josiah's reign (2CH 34:12). Obadiah belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “servant of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (1)
Obadiahproper name
- Hebrew
- עֹבַדְיָהוּ
- Transliteration
- ovedəyahu
- Meaning
- servant [worshiper] of y-h-v-h
- Greek
- Αβδιας
- Reference
- 2CH 34:12
- Strong's
- H5662
Family & Relationships (1)
descendant
Merari(2CH 34:12)
Notes
Merarites (from Merari, son of Levi)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Obadiah in the Bible?
Obadiah is described in the Bible as foreman over reconstruction of the Temple during Josiah's reign (2CH 34:12). 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.