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Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of King David's camels.
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Obil was an Ishmaelite who served as the overseer of King David's camels (1Ch.27.30). He was one of the officials appointed by David to manage various aspects of his royal holdings. As an Ishmaelite, Obil likely had extensive knowledge of camels, which were important for transportation and trade in the region. His role demonstrates the diversity of David's administration and the king's willingness to employ skilled individuals from various backgrounds.
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A keeper of camels, an Ishmaelite who was “over the camels” in the time of David (1 Chr. 27:30).
(chief of the camels), a keeper of the herds of camels in the reign of David. (1 Chronicles 27:30) (B.C. 1050.)
that weeps; who deserves to be bewailed
O'BIL (camel-driver), the overseer of the camels in the reign of David. 1 Chr 27:30.
O'BIL (camel-driver), the overseer of the camels in the reign of David. 1 Chr 27:30.
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Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.
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