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Obadiah was the ruler over the tribe of Zebulun during the reign of King David.
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Obadiah was the ruler over the tribe of Zebulun during the reign of King David (1Ch.27.19). He was appointed by David to oversee the administration and organization of the tribe. As a ruler, Obadiah's responsibilities likely included managing resources, resolving disputes, and ensuring the well-being of the people under his authority. The mention of Obadiah in the list of tribal leaders demonstrates David's effective governance and the structure he established throughout Israel.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5662
over Zebulun was Ishmaiah son of Obadiah; over Naphtali was Jerimoth son of Azriel;
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