Obdia
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Obdia in the Bible?
OBDIA identifies a priestly family listed in 1 Esdras 5:38, corresponding to the Habaiah clan in Ezra 2:61 and the Hobaiah group in Nehemiah 7:63.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing OBDIA as a textual variant for Habaiah clarifies the genealogical records of returning exiles, demonstrating how scribal traditions preserved priestly lineages across different canonical versions.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Obdia reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Obdia in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Obdia clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 2:61Nehemiah 7:63
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Obdia." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/obdia/