Obed

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In the Bible, Obed (Hebrew: עובד, Oved) was a son of Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 4:21, 22), and the grandfather of David (Matt. 1:5).

The name Obed is cognate with Arabic "Abd", meaning "servant, worshipper".

Hebrew Bible/Old Testament's Genealogy from Adam to David
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Creation to Flood Adam Seth Enos Kenan Mahalalel Jared Enoch Methuselah Lamech Noah Shem
Origin of the Patriarchs Arpachshad Shelah Eber Peleg Reu Serug Nahor Terah Abraham Isaac Jacob
Nationhood to Kingship Judah Pharez Hezron Aram Amminadab Nahshon Salmon Boaz Obed Jesse David


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