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Obed

Obed is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. It derives from the Hebrew root meaning servant or worshiper, commonly transliterated as Oved in modern Hebrew. In English usage, the form Obed has appeared since antiquity and remains in use in various Christian and Jewish communities.

In the Hebrew Bible, Obed is the son of Ruth and Boaz. His birth is described in

Beyond its biblical roots, Obed is used as a given name in many cultures. The modern Hebrew

Ruth
4:13–17,
where
he
becomes
the
father
of
Jesse
and
thus
the
grandfather
of
King
David.
Obed
is
also
named
in
genealogical
lists,
including
1
Chronicles
2:12,
where
he
is
connected
to
the
royal
lineage
through
Jesse
and
David.
form
Oved
is
common
in
everyday
use,
while
the
English
spelling
Obed
persists
in
biblical
translations
and
in
secular
naming
practices.
The
name’s
meaning—servant
or
worshiper—continues
to
be
cited
in
discussions
of
its
origin
and
significance.