Oded עֹדֵד
Prophet who confronted victorious Israelite army
Who is Oded in the Bible?
Oded was a prophet from Samaria who lived during the reign of King Pekah of Israel in the 8th century BC. When the Israelite army returned victorious from a campaign against Judah with 200,000 captives, Oded confronted the soldiers and their leaders, rebuking them for planning to enslave their fellow Israelites (2 Chronicles 28:9-11). He reminded them of God's judgment against their own sins and warned of God's fierce wrath if they proceeded with their plan. His bold intervention moved the Israelite leaders to release the captives, provide for their needs, and send them safely back to Judah (2 Chronicles 28:12-15). Oded's actions demonstrate the prophetic calling to uphold God's justice and compassion, even when confronting those in power.
Biography
Oded was a prophet from Samaria who lived during the reign of King Pekah of Israel. When the Israelite army returned from a successful campaign against Judah, bringing back 200,000 captives, Oded confronted them (2Ch.28.9-11). He rebuked the army for their intention to enslave their fellow Israelites, reminding them of their own sins against God. Oded warned them of God's fierce wrath if they proceeded with this plan. As a result of his intervention, the Israelite leaders released the captives, provided for their needs, and sent them back to Judah (2Ch.28.12-15). Oded's bold prophecy demonstrates the role of prophets in calling the people to repentance and upholding the principles of justice and compassion.
In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 28:9
"But a prophet of the LORD named Oded was there, and he went out to meet the army that returned to Samaria. “Look,” he said to them, “because of His wrath against Judah, the LORD, the God of your fathers, has delivered them into your hand. But you have slaughtered them in a rage..."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֹדֵד |