Obadiah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Obadiah was one of the five sons of Izrahiah, a descendant of Issachar.
son of Azel (1CH 8:38)
Lineage: Aphiah › Bechorath › Zeror › Abiel › Kish › Saul › Jonathan › Mephibosheth › Micah › Ahaz › Jarah › Zimri › Moza › Binea › Azel › Obadiah
Names
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Obadiah
servant of the Lord
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Obadiah
· Also called · H5662 none · 1CH 8:38 servant [worshiper] of y-h-v-h
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עֹבַדְיָהוּ
ovedəyahu · H5662 · 1CH 8:38 servant [worshiper] of y-h-v-h
- he עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ · H5662J
- el Αβδια Abdia · none · 1CH 8:38
- bg Авдия
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Conditional birth estimate · c. 900 BC – 700 BC
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
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| Mephibosheth · 1060 BC Ancestor |
8 20–45 years per generation |
c. 900 BC – 700 BC |
| Jonathan · 1094 BC Ancestor |
9 20–45 years per generation |
c. 914 BC – 689 BC |
Obadiah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Obadiah was one of the five sons of Izrahiah, a descendant of Issachar (1Ch 7:3). His brothers were Michael, Ishiah, Joel, and Ishiah. The sons of Izrahiah were described as mighty men of valor in their generations, indicating their strength and military prowess. No further details about Obadiah's life or role are provided in the Bible. His mention in the genealogy of Issachar highlights the importance of family records and the preservation of tribal heritage.
Obadiah 3 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A descendant of Saul (1 Chr. 8:38).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Obadiah_4) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Obadiah@1Ch.8.38-) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, obadiah_2218)