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    Obed

    OH-bed

    Hebrew
    Boy
    In the King James Bible
    Meaning
    Servant; Worshipper
    Origin
    Hebrew
    Is it in the Bible?
    Yes — Obed appears in the King James Bible, including Ruth 4:17.
    First appears in
    Ruth — Conquest and judges
    Peak US usage
    1880s (0.001% of births), currently steady
    Spiritual meaning
    Obed — 'servant' — quietly connected Ruth's redemption to David's throne. His life teaches that faithful, unglamorous service in God's plan can have royal consequences we never imagine.
    King James verses
    • Ruth 4:17

      "And the women her neighbours gave it a name, saying, There is a son born to Naomi; and they called his name Obed: he is the father of Jesse, the father of David."

    • Matthew 1:5

      "And Salmon begat Booz of Rachab; and Booz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse."

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