Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(servant). (1) Son of Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 4:17; Luke 3:32). (2) Descendant of Sheshan (1 Chron. 2:37-38). (3) One of David’s warriors (1 Chron. 11:47). (4) A temple porter (1 Chron. 26:7). (5) Father of Azariah (2 Chron. 23:1).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
1. Son of Boaz and Ruth the Moabitess, and father of Jesse (Ruth 4:17-22; 1 Chron. 2:12; Matt. 1:5; Luke 3:32).
2. Son of Ephlal, a descendant of Jarha, the Egyptian slave of Sheshan (1 Chron. 2:37-38).
3. One of David’s mighty men (1 Chron. 11:47).
4. Son of Shemaiah, a Korhite (1 Chron. 26:7).
5. Father of Azariah (2 Chron. 23:1).
Strong’s Dictionary of Hebrew Words:
Meaning:
active participle of 5647; serving; Obed, the name of five Israelites
Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:
serving
Potts’ Bible Proper Names:
Serving; a servant:―son of Boaz and Ruth; name of five Israelites, Ruth 4:17. {Serviens}