Bible Dictionary

Obil

The name Obil means “that weeps; who deserves to be bewailed”.

Easton's Bible Dictionary 1897

A keeper of camels, an Ishmaelite who was “over the camels” in the time of David (1 Chr. 27:30).

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1863

(chief of the camels), a keeper of the herds of camels in the reign of David. (1 Chronicles 27:30) (B.C. 1050.)

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia 1915

o'-bil ('obhil, "camel driver"): An Ishmaelite who was "over the camels" in David's palace (1Ch 27:30).