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Obed
Obed in the Bible — son of Ruth and father of Jesse (RUT 4:17). Obed belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 4 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “a servant; workman”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Judah
- Scripture References
- 4 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 3 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Obedproper name
- Hebrew
- עוֹבֵ֔ד
- Transliteration
- obed
- Meaning
- servant [worshiper]
- Greek
- Ωβηδ
- Reference
- RUT 4:17
- Strong's
- H5744
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Obed in the Bible?
Obed is described in the Bible as son of Ruth and father of Jesse (RUT 4:17). Obed belonged to the tribe of Judah.
What does the name Obed mean?
The name Obed means “a servant; workman” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.