Obed עוֹבֵד
Father of Azariah
Who is Obed in the Bible?
Obed was the father of Azariah, one of the military captains who played a crucial role in restoring the rightful king to Judah's throne (2 Chronicles 23:1). When Queen Athaliah seized power and murdered the royal heirs, the young prince Joash was secretly protected and hidden away. At age seven, Azariah and other captains, along with the priest Jehoiada, made a covenant to crown Joash king and overthrow the usurper Athaliah. Though Obed himself appears only briefly in Scripture as Azariah's father, his mention indicates that he came from a family of some standing and influence during this pivotal moment in Judah's history.
Biography
Obed was the father of Azariah, one of the captains who supported Joash in overthrowing Queen Athaliah of Judah (2Ch.23.1). Athaliah had seized the throne and killed many of the royal heirs, but Joash, the rightful heir, was hidden and protected. When Joash was seven years old, the priest Jehoiada and the captains, including Azariah son of Obed, made a covenant to crown Joash as king and remove Athaliah from power. The mention of Obed as Azariah's father suggests that he was a person of some influence and that his family played a role in the political events of the time.
Family
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 23:1
"Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada strengthened himself and made a covenant with the commanders of hundreds—with Azariah son of Jeroham, Ishmael son of Jehohanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zichri."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עוֹבֵד |