Overview
The Bible addresses obed across 14 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Ruth, 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Genealogy, Ruth, Genealogies and Human Nature of Christ, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesse, Obed, David and Hezron.
Key Bible verses about obed
Old Testament
Ruth
And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David.
Now these are the generations of Pharez: Pharez begat Hezron,
And Hezron begat Ram, and Ram begat Amminadab,
And Amminadab begat Nahshon, and Nahshon begat Salmon, Salmon: or, Salmah
And Salmon begat Boaz, and Boaz begat Obed,
And Obed begat Jesse, and Jesse begat David.
1 Chronicles
And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse,
And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed,
And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah,
Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite.
The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren were strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah.
People in the Bible and obed
Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying obed for yourself
- Begin with Ruth 4:17, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Ruth, 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles each treat the theme.
- Consider the lives of Jesse, Obed and David and how their stories intersect with it.
- Widen the study to related themes: Genealogy, Ruth, Genealogies and Human Nature of Christ, the.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about obed?
The Bible addresses obed across 14 verses, drawn from both the Old and New Testaments. These passages cluster most in Ruth, 1 Chronicles and 2 Chronicles. Closely related themes include Genealogy, Ruth, Genealogies and Human Nature of Christ, the. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesse, Obed, David and Hezron.
How many Bible verses are about obed?
The Bible references obed in 14 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention obed?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Ruth 4:17: “And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David.”
Which people in the Bible are associated with obed?
Jesse, Obed, David, Hezron and Boaz.
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