Obadiah עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ
Son of Izrahiah
Who is Obadiah in the Bible?
Obadiah was one of the five sons of Izrahiah, a descendant of the tribe of Issachar (1 Chronicles 8:38, 9:44). His brothers were Michael, Ishiah, Joel, and Ishiah, and together they were described as mighty men of valor in their generations, indicating their strength and military prowess. While the Bible provides no further details about Obadiah's individual life or accomplishments, his inclusion in the genealogical records of Issachar underscores the importance of preserving family lineages and tribal heritage in biblical history.
Biography
Obadiah was one of the five sons of Izrahiah, a descendant of Issachar (1Ch.7.3). His brothers were Michael, Ishiah, Joel, and Ishiah. The sons of Izrahiah were described as mighty men of valor in their generations, indicating their strength and military prowess. No further details about Obadiah's life or role are provided in the Bible. His mention in the genealogy of Issachar highlights the importance of family records and the preservation of tribal heritage.
Family
Siblings
- Azrikam Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyA descendant of Saul and Jonathan.View full profile →
- Bocheru Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familySon of Azel, a descendant of King SaulView full profile →
- Ishmael Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyDescendant of Benjamin through Saul's line.View full profile →
- Sheariah Tribe of BenjaminSaul's familyBenjamite descendant, son of AzelView full profile →
- Hanan MaleDavid's warriorOne of David's mighty warriors, son of Maacah.View full profile →
In Scripture
1 biblical book1 Chronicles 2 verses
- 1 Chronicles 8:38
"Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel."
- 1 Chronicles 9:44
"And Azel had six sons, and these were their names: Azrikam, Bocheru, Ishmael, Sheariah, Obadiah, and Hanan. These were the sons of Azel."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ |