Obed, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 26:7, was a man of the tribe of Levi living during the time of the divided kingdom, son of Shemaiah, and brother to Othni, Rephael, Elzabad, Elihu, and Semachiah.
About Obed (1 Chronicles 26:7)
Ruth and Boaz’s first child, listed among the family members of Jesus (Ruth 4:17, 21–22; 1 Chronicles 2:12; Matthew 1:5; Luke 3:32).
Family Relationships
- Parents
- Shemaiah (1 Chronicles 26:4)
- Half-siblings 5
- Othni, Rephael, Elzabad (1 Chronicles 26:7), Elihu (1 Chronicles 26:7), Semachiah
- Uncles 7
- Jehozabad (1 Chronicles 26:4), Joah (1 Chronicles 26:4), Sachar, Nethanel (1 Chronicles 26:4), Ammiel (1 Chronicles 26:5), Issachar (1 Chronicles 26:5), Peullethai
Key References
1 Chronicles 26:7
Shemaiah’s sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah, also capable men.
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1 Chronicles (1)
1 Chronicles 26:7
Shemaiah’s sons were Othni, Rephael, Obed, and Elzabad; his brothers were Elihu and Semachiah, also capable men.