Obed-Edom / ˈoʊbɛd ˈiːdəm / or Oved Edom (hebr.: עֹבֵד אֱדֹם) is a biblical name which in Hebrew means "servant of Edom," and which appears in the books of 2 Samuel and 1 and 2 Chronicles.

2022年1月4日 · Obed-Edom was a man from the tribe of Levi. We first read about Obed-Edom in 2 Samuel 6:10 when David was bringing the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem for a more permanent resting place.

2023年9月28日 · In the biblical account found in 2 Samuel 6 and 1 Chronicles 13, Obed-Edom takes the Ark into his house and cares for it after a mishap during its transport. The action suggests reverence and respect for the sacred object and the God it represents.

2024年11月11日 · Obed-Edom is a character mentioned in the context of King David’s reign. His brief but impactful appearance revolves around his stewardship of the Ark of the Covenant. When King David feared to transport the Ark to Jerusalem after the death of Uzzah, it was Obed-Edom’s house that sheltered the Ark for three months (2 Samuel 6:10-12).

Obed-edom the Gittite is a biblical figure prominently mentioned in the Old Testament, particularly in the context of the Ark of the Covenant. His account is primarily found in the books of 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles. Obed-edom is noted for his role in the temporary housing of the Ark and the blessings that followed. Background and Identity:

2022年1月16日 · Obed-Edom was a man lifted by affliction. When a death sentence was pronounced on him, it did not stop him from doing what was right. He acknowledged God’s presence and he was blessed. We too, can be blessed like Obed-Edom.

OBED-EDOM (Heb. עֹבֵד אֱדוֹם; "the servant of *Adam [the deity?]"), the name of two biblical figures. (1) The Gittite to whose house the *Ark of the Lord was transferred after the death of Uzzah (II Sam. 6:10ff.; I Chron. 13:13–14). Uzzah had died after touching the Ark while it was being brought by David to Jerusalem.

Obed-edom is an illustration of the service rendered to Hebrew religion by foreigners, reminding one of the Simon of Cyrene who bore the cross of Jesus (Matthew 27:32, etc.). The Chronicler naturally desired to think that only Levites could discharge such duties as Obed-edom performed, and hence, the references to him as a Levite.

OBED-EDOM ō’ bəd e’ dəm (עֹבֵֽד־אֱדֹ֖ום, servant of Edom, possibly the name of a god.) 1. A contemporary of David. After the death of Uzzah, the Ark was deposited not far from Kiriath-jearim in the house of Obededom “the Gittite” for three months (2 Sam 6:10, 11).

Obed-edom is an illustration of the service rendered to Hebrew religion by foreigners, reminding one of the Simon of Cyrene who bore the cross of Jesus (Matthew 27:32, etc.). The Chronicler naturally desired to think that only Levites could discharge such duties as Obed-edom performed, and hence, the references to him as a Levite.