Obed Edom (Easton)

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Servant of Edom. 'The Gittite' (probably so called because he was a native of Gath-rimmon), a Levite of the family of the Korhites (1 Chronicles 26:1,4-8 ), to whom was specially intrusted the custody of the ark (1 Chronicles 15:18 ). When David was bringing up the ark 'from the house of Abinadab,"> StudyL ı ght .org Plug in, Turn on and Be En light ened! Not Yet a Member? Click to Sign Up Now! --> --> Bible Study Tools Lang uage Tools Study Lib rary Hist orical Writings Pas toral Resources Per sonal Resources Site Resources Lectionary Calendar Saturday, June 6th, 2026 the Week of Proper 4 / Ordinary 9 video advertismenet advertisement advertisement advertisement Attention! StudyLight.org has pledged to help build churches in Uganda. Help us with that pledge and support pastors in the heart of Africa. Click here to join the effort! Home » Bible Dictionaries » Easton's Bible Dictionary » Letter O Bible Dictionaries Obed-Edom Easton's Bible Dictionary Search for… Enter query below: or A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Prev Entry Obed Next Entry Obeisance Resource Toolbox Print Article Additional Links Dictionaries Morrish Bible Dictionary Obededom Smith Bible Dictionary Obededom Lexicons עֹבֵד־אֱדוֹם Servant of Edom. "The Gittite" (probably so called because he was a native of Gath-rimmon), a Levite of the family of the Korhites ( 1 Chronicles 26:1,4-8 ), to whom was specially intrusted the custody of the ark ( 1 Chronicles 15:18 ). When David was bringing up the ark "from the house of Abinadab, that was in Gibeah" (probably some hill or eminence near Kirjath-jearim), and had reached Nachon's threshing-floor, he became afraid because of the "breach upon Uzzah," and carried it aside into the house of Obededom ( 2 Samuel 6:1-12 ). There it remained for six months, and was to him and his house the occasion of great blessing. David then removed it with great rejoicing to Jerusalem, and set it in the midst of the tabernacle he had pitched for it. A Merarite Levite, a temple porter, who with his eight sons guarded the southern gate ( 1 Chronicles 15:18,21 ; 26:4,8,15 ). One who had charge of the temple treasures ( 2 Chronicles 25:24 ).

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• part_of source-manifest/easton — Easton's Bible Dictionary (PD)