People of the Bible · Tribe of Levi

Obed, son of Shemaiah

The name Obed means “a servant; workman.” Obed is mentioned in 1 verse of the Bible, first in 1 Chronicles 26:7.

Family of Obed

Who was Obed?

Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.

Key verses about Obed

  • 1 Chronicles 26:7

    The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.

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