Obadiah עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ
Returnee from Babylon
Who is Obadiah in the Bible?
Obadiah was one of the leaders who returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian exile with Ezra, as recorded in Ezra 8:9. A descendant of Joab from the tribe of Judah, Obadiah joined Ezra's journey from Babylon to Jerusalem during the reign of the Persian king Artaxerxes. He played a significant role in the post-exilic restoration of Jewish worship and religious practices in Jerusalem, representing the leadership that guided the Jewish people through their return and spiritual renewal after decades of captivity.
Biography
Obadiah was one of the leaders who returned to Jerusalem from the Babylonian exile along with Ezra (Ezr.8.9). He was a descendant of Joab, indicating his lineage from the tribe of Judah. Obadiah was among those who joined Ezra in his journey from Babylon to Jerusalem, which took place during the reign of King Artaxerxes of Persia. The return led by Ezra aimed to restore the worship and practices of the Jewish faith in Jerusalem after the exile.
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In Scripture
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- Ezra 8:9
"from the descendants of Joab, Obadiah son of Jehiel, and with him 218 men;"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ |