Obed

Obed was an Ishmaelite warrior listed among David's mighty men in the extended catalogue of 1 Chronicles 11:47. His Ishmaelite identity reflects the diverse origins of the men who formed David's elite military corps during his rise to power. This Obed is distinct from the more famous Obed son of Boaz and Ruth, who was the grandfather of David and an ancestor of Jesus Christ (Ruth 4:17; Matthew 1:5; Luke 3:32).