Obadiah עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ
Levite sent to teach in Judah
Who is Obadiah in the Bible?
Obadiah was a Levite who served during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah, around the 9th century BC (2 Chronicles 17:7). He was commissioned by Jehoshaphat to travel throughout the cities of Judah and teach the Book of the Law to the people as part of the king's religious reforms. This educational mission reflected the traditional Levitical responsibility to instruct the nation in matters of faith and religious practice. Obadiah's work exemplified Jehoshaphat's commitment to strengthening the spiritual foundation of Judah by ensuring that God's law was accessible and understood by all the people.
Biography
Obadiah was a Levite who lived during the reign of King Jehoshaphat of Judah (2Ch.17.7). He was one of the Levites sent by Jehoshaphat to teach the Book of the Law in the cities of Judah. This educational mission was part of Jehoshaphat's reforms to strengthen the spiritual life of the nation and ensure that the people were instructed in the ways of the Lord. As a Levite, Obadiah's role in teaching the Law was in line with the Levitical responsibility of instructing the people in matters of faith and religious practice.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 17:7
"In the third year of his reign, Jehoshaphat sent his officials Ben-hail, Obadiah, Zechariah, Nethanel, and Micaiah to teach in the cities of Judah,"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ |