Obil אוֹבִיל
Overseer of David's camels
Biography
Obil was an Ishmaelite who served as the overseer of King David's camels (1Ch.27.30). He was one of the officials appointed by David to manage various aspects of his royal holdings. As an Ishmaelite, Obil likely had extensive knowledge of camels, which were important for transportation and trade in the region. His role demonstrates the diversity of David's administration and the king's willingness to employ skilled individuals from various backgrounds.
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 27:30
"and over the camels was Obil the Ishmaelite; and over the donkeys was Jehdeiah the Meronothite; and over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagrite."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | אוֹבִיל | H0179 |
Obil
e "to make opposition," but formerly in a variety of meanings derived from the literal sense "to throw against." So with the meaning "to charge with" in The Wisdom of Solomon 2:12, th