Obadiah Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Obadiah was the ruler over the tribe of Zebulun during the reign of King David.
father of Ishmaiah (1CH 27:19)
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Obadiah
servant of the Lord
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Obadiah
· Also called · H5662 none · 1CH 27:19 servant [worshiper] of y-h-v-h
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עֹבַדְיָהוּ
ovedəyahu · H5662 · 1CH 27:19 servant [worshiper] of y-h-v-h
- he עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ · H5662M
- el Αβδιου Abdiou · none · 1CH 27:19
- bg Авдия
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One-parent family
- Son: Ishmaiah
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Obadiah Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Obadiah was the ruler over the tribe of Zebulun during the reign of King David (1Ch 27:19). He was appointed by David to oversee the administration and organization of the tribe. As a ruler, Obadiah's responsibilities likely included managing resources, resolving disputes, and ensuring the well-being of the people under his authority. The mention of Obadiah in the list of tribal leaders demonstrates David's effective governance and the structure he established throughout Israel.
Obadiah 6 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A prince of Zebulun in the time of David (1 Chr. 27:19).
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