Obadiah Summary
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Obadiah was one of the leaders who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile with Ezra.
descendant of Joab, son of Jehiel who went up with Ezra (EZR 8:9)
Lineage: Jehiel › Obadiah
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Obadiah
servant of the Lord
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Obadiah
· Also called · H5662 none · EZR 8:9 servant [worshiper] of y-h-v-h
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עֹבַדְיָהוּ
ovedəyahu · H5662 · EZR 8:9 servant [worshiper] of y-h-v-h
- he עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ · H5662P
- el Αβδιου Abdiou · none · EZR 8:9
- bg Авдия
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Family of origin
- Father: Jehiel
- Mother: Unknown
Obadiah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Obadiah was one of the leaders who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile along with Ezra (Ezr 8:9). He was a descendant of Joab, indicating his lineage from the tribe of Judah. Obadiah was among those who joined Ezra in his journey from Babylon to Jerusalem, which took place during the reign of King Artaxerxes of Persia. The return led by Ezra aimed to restore the worship and practices of the Jewish faith in Jerusalem after the exile.
Obadiah 9 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
One who accompanied Ezra on the return from Babylon (Ezra 8:9).
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