Encyclopedia entry
Obil
A keeper of camels, an Ishmaelite who was “over the camels” in the time of David (1 Chr. 27:30).
Also from Smith's (1884) +−
(chief of the camels), a keeper of the herds of camels in the reign of David. (1 Chronicles 27:30) (B.C. 1050.)
In the Bible
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Verses where Obil is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).
- 1 Chronicles 27:30
Obil the Ishmaelite was in charge of the camels. Jehdeiah the Meronothite was in charge of the donkeys.
Scripture on Obil
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Obil references
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Voices on Obil
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Surfaced by name match — accuracy varies by title clarity.
Sources · Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869) · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)
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