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Obadiah(9)
Obadiah in the Bible — descendant of Joab, son of Jehiel who went up with Ezra (EZR 8:9). Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “servant of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- 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
- Αβδιου
- Reference
- EZR 8:9
- Strong's
- H5662
Family & Relationships (1)
son
Jehiel(EZR 8:9)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Obadiah in the Bible?
Obadiah is described in the Bible as descendant of Joab, son of Jehiel who went up with Ezra (EZR 8:9).
What does the name Obadiah mean?
The name Obadiah means “servant of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.