Obadiah עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ
Descendant of David
Biography
Obadiah was a descendant of King David, mentioned in the genealogy of David's descendants (1Ch.3.21). He was the son of Arnan and the father of Shecaniah. No further details about his life or role are provided in the Bible. His inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and the continuation of David's dynasty.
Family
Siblings
- Pelatiah Tribe of JudahSon of HananiahDescendant of King SolomonView full profile →
- Jeshaiah Tribe of LeviSon of JeduthunA Levite, son of Jeduthun the musician.View full profile →
- Rephaiah Tribe of JudahSon of HananiahA descendant of King DavidView full profile →
- Arnan Tribe of JudahSon of HananiahDescendant of David's son SolomonView full profile →
- Shecaniah MaleLevite priest in David's timeView full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 1 verse
- 1 Chronicles 3:21
"The sons of Hananiah: Pelatiah and Jeshaiah; the sons of Rephaiah, the sons of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, the sons of Shecaniah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ | H5662H |