Obed in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

o'-bed (`obhedh, "worshipper"; in the New Testament Iobed): (1) Son of Boaz and Ruth and grandfather of David (Ruth 4:17,21,22; 1 Ch 2:12; Mt 1:5; Lk 3:32). (2) Son of Ephlal and descendant of Sheshan, the Jerahmeelite, through his daughter who was married to Jarha, an Egyptian servant of her father's (1 Ch 2:37,38). (3) One of David's mighty men (1 Ch 11:47). (4) A Korahite doorkeeper, son of Shemaiah, and grandson of Obed-edom (1 Ch 26:7). (5) Father of Azariah, one of the centurions who took part with Jehoiada in deposing Queen Athaliah and crowning Joash (2 Ch 23:1; compare 2 Ki 11:1-16). David Francis Roberts