Obil
אוֹבִיל/OH-bil/
“Keeper of camels (from Arabic)”
Summary
Obil was an Ishmaelite who served as keeper of David's camels, a position ideally suited to his Arab heritage.
☩Identity
Obil was an Ishmaelite (or Arab) who had charge of the royal camels during the reign of King David. His appointment to oversee camels was fitting for an Arab, as the nomadic tribes were renowned for their skill in managing these animals. The name itself means "a keeper of camels" in Arabic, suggesting that his name may have derived from his occupation, a common practice in the ancient East.
Key verses:1 Chronicles 27:30
Related Verses1 mention
1 Chronicles· 1 verse
References
- 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Obil," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
- 2.James Orr (ed.), "Obil," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).