Levite living at the time of Exile and Return
Obadiah, also known as Abda, was a gatekeeper and descendant of Jeduthun who served in the temple.
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Also known as Abda
Obadiah, also known as Abda, was a gatekeeper in the temple during the post-exilic period (1Ch.9.16; Neh.12.25). He was a descendant of Jeduthun, one of the three principal musicians appointed by David (1Ch.16.41-42). Obadiah's duties as a gatekeeper likely included guarding the entrance to the temple, maintaining order, and ensuring that only authorized individuals entered the sacred space. He was also a singer and was involved in the musical aspects of temple worship (Neh.11.17). His service in the temple highlights the importance of the Levitical roles in maintaining the proper functioning of the temple and its worship.
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3 verses in 2 books · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5662
Obadiah son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun; and Berechiah son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, who lived in the villages of the Netophathites.
Mattaniah son of Mica, the son of Zabdi, the son of Asaph, who led in thanksgiving and prayer; Bakbukiah, second among his associates; and Abda son of Shammua, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun.
Mattaniah, Bakbukiah, Obadiah, Meshullam, Talmon, and Akkub were gatekeepers who guarded the storerooms at the gates.
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