Obadiah עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ
Gadite warrior who joined David
Biography
Obadiah was one of the Gadite warriors who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from King Saul (1Ch.12.9). He was described as a mighty man of valor, indicating his military prowess and bravery. The Gadites who joined David were skilled in battle and known for their courage and loyalty. They played a significant role in supporting David during his time of exile and helped him establish his kingdom. Obadiah's presence among these warriors demonstrates the widespread support David had from various tribes of Israel, even before he became king.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 12:9
"Ezer the chief, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ | H5662L |
Obadiah
his return from Zarephath, and bore to Ahab the news of Elijah's reappearance (1Ki 18:3-16).
(2) The prophet (Ob 1:1).
See OBADIAH, BOOK OF.
(3) A descendant of David (1Ch 3:21).
(4) A chief of the tribe of Issachar (1Ch 7:3).
(5) A descendant of Saul (1Ch 8:38; 9:44).
(6) A Levite descended from Jeduthun (1Ch 9:16), identical with Abda (Ne 11:17).
(7) A chief of the Gadites (1Ch 12:9).
(8) A Zebulunite, father of the chief Ishmaiah (1Ch 27:19).
(9) One of the princes sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the law in Judah (2Ch 17:7).
(10) A Merarite employed by Josiah to oversee the workmen in repairing the temple (2Ch 34:12).
(11) The head of a family who went up with Ezra from Babylon (Ezr 8:9).
(12) One of the men who sealed the covenant with Nehemiah (Ne 10:5).
(13) A gate-keeper in the days of Nehemiah (Ne 12:25).
The name "Obadiah" was common in Israel from the days of David to the close of the Old Testament. An ancient Hebrew seal bears the inscription "Obadiah the servant of the King."
John Richard Sampey
Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament. The theme of the book is the destruction of Edom. Consequent upon the overthrow of Edom is the enlargement of the borders of Judah and the establishment of t