Obed

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:

Transliteration:
`Owbed
Phonic:
o-bade’
Meaning:
active participle of 5647; serving; Obed, the name of five Israelites
KJV Usage:
Obed

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}