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Obil
that weeps; who deserves to be bewailed
אוֹבִיל o.vil
Obil (Hebrew: אוֹבִיל, o.vil) means “that weeps; who deserves to be bewailed”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at 1 Chronicles 27:30. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears with Ishmael in 1 Chronicles 27.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Obil
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | 1 Chronicles 27:30 |
| Cross-references | 2 linked passages |
Origin & meaning
A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.27.30
§ Obil = "camel driver"
manager of David's camels
Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of King David's camels.
The biblical story
Obil was an Ishmaelite who served as the overseer of King David's camels (1Ch.27.30). He was one of the officials appointed by David to manage various aspects of his royal holdings. As an Ishmaelite, Obil likely had extensive knowledge of camels, which were important for transportation and trade in the region. His role demonstrates the diversity of David's administration and the king's willingness to employ skilled individuals from various backgrounds.
Key verses
Obil appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah the Meronothite:
1 Chronicles 27:30
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 27:30