Obed
PersonA man from the tribe of Judah living before Israel's Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17) referred to as Obed (עוֹבֵד), or Obed (Ὠβήδ); a son of Boaz and Ruth; father of Jesse.
Their thread through Scripture
- Ruth 4:17
The women, her neighbors, gave him a name, saying, “A son is born to Naomi”. They named him Obed. He is the father of Jesse, the father of David.