Old Testament · Major figure
Obadiah
A faithful servant of God who protected one hundred prophets during the reign of King Ahab.
Obadiah served as the governor of King Ahab's household while secretly fearing the Lord and hiding one hundred prophets from Jezebel's persecution. The name is shared by several individuals in the Old Testament, including the author of the Book of Obadiah, a Levite, and a prince under Jehoshaphat. His actions demonstrate courageous faith and obedience to God within a hostile political environment.
In the text
- Verses
- 18
- Books
- 6
- First appears
- 1 Kings 18:3
- Last appears
- Obadiah 1:1
Where Obadiah appears
18 verses · 12 chaptersIn the same books
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- Shemaiah39 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a prophet, a priest, and various Levites and leaders.
- Iddo12 versesA name shared by several biblical figures, including a prophet, a priest, and a royal official.
- Jeshua18 versesA prominent high priest who led the first wave of Jewish exiles returning from Babylon to Jerusalem.
- Mattaniah15 versesA Levite musician and temple official who served during the post-exilic restoration of Jerusalem.
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