Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Obed was a descendant of Judah through the line of Jerahmeel.
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Obed was a descendant of Judah through the line of Jerahmeel (1Ch.2.37-38). He was the son of Ephlal and the father of Jehu. Obed is mentioned in the genealogy of Jerahmeel, which is part of the larger genealogy of the tribe of Judah.
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2 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H5744
Zabad was the father of Ephlal, Ephlal was the father of Obed,
Obed was the father of Jehu, Jehu was the father of Azariah,
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