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What Does the Bible Say About Obed?

14 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Obed in the Bible

Discover 14 Bible verses about obed. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on obed, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments.

14
Total Verses
12
Old Testament
2
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Obed

  1. 1
    Ruth 4:17
    And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David.
    KJV
  2. 2
    Ruth 4:18
    Now these are the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron,
    KJV
  3. 3
    Ruth 4:19
    And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab,
    KJV
  4. 4
    Ruth 4:20
    And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon, Salmon: or, Salmah
    KJV
  5. 5
    Ruth 4:21
    And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,
    KJV
  6. 6
    Ruth 4:22
    And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.
    KJV
  7. 7
    1 Chronicles 2:12
    And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,
    KJV
  8. 8
    1 Chronicles 2:37
    And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed,
    KJV
  9. 9
    1 Chronicles 2:38
    And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah,
    KJV
  10. 10
    1 Chronicles 11:47
    Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite.
    KJV

Subtopics of Obed

1. Son of Boaz and grandfather of David
2. Son of Ephlal and grandson of Zabad
3. One of David's heroes
4. Son of Shemaiah. A gatekeeper of the temple
5. Father of Azariah

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Obed? (12 Verses)

And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David.
Now these are the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron,
And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab,
And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon, Salmon: or, Salmah
And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,
And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.
And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,
And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed,
And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah,
Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite.
The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.
And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, and Azariah the son of Obed, and Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, into covenant with him.

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Obed? (2 Verses)

And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse;
Which was the son of Jesse, which was the son of Obed, which was the son of Booz, which was the son of Salmon, which was the son of Naasson,

How to Study What the Bible Says About Obed

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

  2. 2

    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about obed. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about obed and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about obed is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on obed needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about obed with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about obed, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about obed?
Discover 14 Bible verses about obed. This comprehensive collection of Scripture quotes reveals God's wisdom and guidance on obed, with verses from across the Old and New Testaments. The Bible contains 14 key verses about obed spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about obed are there?
There are 14 key Bible verses about obed compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about obed?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about obed is Ruth 4:17 — "And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the fathe..."
Where in the Bible does it talk about obed?
Obed is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 14 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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