Obed-Edom
OBED-EDOM
A Levite, whose special prosperity while keeper of the ark after the dreadful death of Uzziah encouraged David to carry it up to Jerusalem. Obed-edom and his sons were made doorkeepers of the tabernacle at Jerusalem, 2Sa 6:10-12 ; 1Ch 15:18-24 ; 16:38; 26:4- 8,15.
Fuente: American Tract Society Bible Dictionary
Obed-edom
(Heb. Obed’-edom’, , servant of Edom; Sept. in 2 Samuel , in Chronicles , , , with many other v. rr.), the name apparently of three Levites.
1. A person in whose premises, and under whose care, the ark was deposited when the death of Uzzah caused David to apprehend danger in taking it farther. B.C. 1043. It remained there three months, during which the family of Obed-edom so signally prospered that the king was encouraged to resume his first intention, which he then happily carried into effect (2Sa 6:10-12; 1Ch 13:13-14; 1Ch 15:25). We learn from 1Ch 16:38, where the name is used generically, that Obededom’s connection with the ark did not then terminate, he and his family having charge of the doors of the sanctuary (1Ch 15:18; 1Ch 15:24). This individual is distinguished from the following, whose time, functions, and circumstances closely resemble his, by the clear indications in the text:
(a.) He is described as a Gittite (2Sa 6:10-11), that is, probably, a native of the Levitical city of Gath-Rimmon in Dan, which was assigned to the Kohathites (Jos 21:25), and is thus distinguished from Obed- edom the son of Jeduthun, who was a Merarite. SEE JEDUTHUN. That the former was a Kohathite or Korhite is plain from 1Ch 26:1; 1Ch 26:8.
(b.) In one passage (1Ch 16:38) they are both named separately. It is Obed-edom the Gittite who was appointed to sound with harps on the Sheminith to excel (1Ch 15:21; 1Ch 16:5). That it was also he, with his family of eight sons and their children, mighty men of valor (1Ch 26:4-8), who kept the south gate (1Ch 26:15) and the house of Asuppim, is evident from the expression of the chronicler (1Ch 26:5), adding, for God blessed him, referring apparently to 2Sa 6:11, the Lord blessed Obededom and all his household. J. Rowland, in Fairbairn’s Dictionary, remarks, The site of Obed-edom’s house is still a remarkable spot. About two miles from the site of Kirjath- jearim, near Chesla, or ancient Chesalon, on the way thence to Jerusalem, a little beyond Khirbet el-Uz, or the ruins of Uzzah, Perez-uzzah, on the right-hand side of the road, is a little ravine; and on the other side of that ravine i.e. on the south side of it-is a high and prominent ridge, in the western extremity of which is a little depression, a flat space or plateau, about three or four acres of land, intensely green, surrounded by a belt of trees, and called Kuryet es Suideh, the Blessed City, or abode of the Blessed One. SEE KIRJATH-JEARIM.
2. A son of Jeduthun, and one of the Temple wardens (1Ch 16:38, second clause; and apparently mentioned there only). B.C. 1043.
3. A person who had charge of the sacred vessels in the time of Amaziah, king of Judah (2Ch 25:24). B.C. cir. 835. But the name is possibly generic here also (see 1), and may merely denote the descendants of the Obed-edom in whose house the ark had rested.
Fuente: Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Obed-Edom
servant of Edom. (1.) “The Gittite” (probably so called because he was a native of Gath-rimmon), a Levite of the family of the Korhites (1 Chr. 26:1, 4-8), to whom was specially intrusted the custody of the ark (1 Chr. 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 Sam. 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.
(2.) A Merarite Levite, a temple porter, who with his eight sons guarded the southern gate (1 Chr. 15:18, 21; 26:4, 8, 15).
(3.) One who had charge of the temple treasures (2 Chr. 25:24).
Fuente: Easton’s Bible Dictionary
Obed Edom
1. 2Sa 6:11. (On his title “the Gittite”.) Gath-rimmon was a city of the Levite Kohathites in Dan (Jos 21:24). He was a Kohathite and distinguished by his title “Gittite” from Obed Edom, son of Jeduthun, a Merarite (1Ch 16:38). (See GITTITE.) Lived near Perez Uzzah, on the way from Kirjath Jearim to Jerusalem. After Uzzah’s stroke David in fear took the ark aside to the house of Obed Edom. Instead of the Levites bearing the ark (as was commanded, Num 7:9), David had put it in a cart, in the Philistine fashion (1Sa 6:8). His turning aside from the direct way to go to Obed Edom’s house is accounted for by his sudden fear owing to the punishment of Uzzah’s presumption; he goes to a Kohathite Levite, one of the family especially appointed to bear the ark on their shoulders, and deposits the ark with him, conscious that he himself might have been punished for irregularity.
Accordingly, in 1 Chronicles 15 we find the ark was no longer taken in a cart, but borne on the Levites’ shoulders, with Obed Edom “a doorkeeper for the ark,” and it is emphatically said it was “as Moses commanded, according to the word of Jehovah” (1Ch 15:15; 1Ch 15:18; 1Ch 15:24). The minute propriety of these details establishes the truthfulness of the narrative of the divine visitation on Uzzah. The Lord blessed Obed Edom and all his household in consequence during its three months’ stay with him; so David brought it up front Obed Edom’s house with joy. While the ark brought a plague every one was glad to be rid of it; but when it brought a blessing to Obed Edom, they wished for it. Many will own a blessing ark; he is an Obed Edom indeed that will own a persecuted, tossed, banished ark (Trapp). “God blessed him” with eight sons who were temple porters (1Ch 26:1-5; 1Ch 26:8).
Obed Edom and his sons guarded the S. temple gate and the house Asuppim, i.e. “of gatherings”, a store of the temple goods near the S. gate in the outer court (1Ch 26:15). Obed Edom was doorkeeper for the ark (1Ch 15:24). Those whom the Lord hath blessed, and who have received God’s ark into their home and heart, are best fitted to serve in the sanctuary and to open the kingdom of heaven ministerially. The site of his house is still pointed out, a very green plateau, Kuryet es saideh “the abode of the blessed,” on the way from Kirjath Jearim to Jerusalem, a little beyond Khirbet el Uz (Perez Uzzah). In 1Ch 16:38 Obed Edom the singer appears distinct from Obed Edom the “porter” or gatekeeper (1Ch 16:4-5; 1Ch 16:38). Obed Edom and his colleagues could not possibly at the same time as porters precede, and as singers come after, the priests and the ark.
2. (See OBED EDOM (1).) A Merarite Levite of the second degree (1Ch 16:38).
3. A Levite in Amaziah’s time, having charge of the vessels of God’s house, taken captive with the king by Joash king of Israel at Bethshemesh battle (2Ch 25:23-24). Probably sprung from “Obed Edom the Gittite.” The blessed of the Lord shall dwell in the Lord’s house forever.
Fuente: Fausset’s Bible Dictionary
Obed-Edom
OBED-EDOM.1. A Philistine, a native of Gath, who lived in or near Jerusalem. In his house David deposited the ark after the death of Uzzah, and here it remained three months, bringing a blessing by its presence (2Sa 6:10 f., 1Ch 13:14). It is in all probability the same O. that appears as2. The eponym of a family of door-keepers in the Temple (1Ch 15:18; 1Ch 15:24; 1Ch 16:38; 1Ch 26:4; 1Ch 26:8; 1Ch 26:15, 2Ch 25:24). 3. The eponym of a post-exilic family of singers (1Ch 15:21; 1Ch 16:5).
Fuente: Hastings’ Dictionary of the Bible
Obed-Edom
We have the honourable testimony which God the Holy Ghost gave of this man, 2Sa 6:9-12; and again recorded, 1Ch 13:13-14. And his numerous family, 1Ch 26:4-5. His name is compounded of Obed, slave-and Edom, or the Idumean. But as Obed-jah, the prophet, was called the slave or labourer of the Lord, so Obed-edom, the slave of the Adam or Edom, the earth or earthy, was eminently the Lord’s chosen for that peculiar service of receiving the ark, when David himself trembled on the occasion.
But I hope the reader, in beholding the blessing of the Lord upon Obed-edom and his house, for the ark of God’s sake, will not overlook the cause. That ark was a type of the ever-blessed Jesus. In receiving the ark into his house, into his family, and among his people, he did, to all intents and purposes, receive Christ into his heart, and like the faithful descendant of the faithful Abraham, “saw the day of Christ afar off, rejoiced, and was glad.”
Obed-edom was no stranger to the dreadful consequences which had fallen on the Philistines for their daring impiety, in taking the ark of God, and detaining it. He could be no stranger to the awful death of Uzzah, for touching it presumptuously; for, no doubt, it was in every one’s mouth. Nay, he could not but know that the reason wherefore David wished Obed-edom to take the ark into his house was, because he was afraid to take it into his own. What was it then, that prompted the mind of this pious faithful Gittite to receive the ark of God under such alarming circumstances? What was it, but thy grace almighty Lord, that taught him to rejoice in thee and thy favour, while others were trembling under thy judgments? Oh! the blessedness of’ distinguishing grace, which makes that to thy people “a savour of life unto life,” whilst to others it becomes”a savour of death unto death.” Three whole months was Obed-edom favoured with the abode of the ark. No doubt, the tokens of the divine presence were so visibly bestowed upon this man and his household, that the whole neighborhood, yea, the whole kingdom, could not but take notice of it; for it is said, “that it was told king David, saying, the Lord hath blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that pertained to him, because of the ark of God,” 2Sa 6:12.
Hear this ye parents, masters of families, and guardians of houses, interested in your own present and everlasting welfare, and that of your young ones of the rising generation. Behold the blessedness in Obed-edom, and all that pertained to him, for receiving the ark of God into his house. And observe the special time when this was done. It was when others trembled, he was made hold with an holy boldness. When none ventured to serve the interest of God, and to receive his ark, he was faithful.
And what is it now? If that ark was a type of Christ, who are they that may be said to be faithful in the midst of the present perverse and crooked generation, but they who receive Christ Jesus the Lord into their hearts, and houses, and families, whilst others despise him! Who are the Obed-edoms of the present day, but such as receive Christ Jesus the Lord, and walk in him, and live to him, and rejoice in him, as the Lord our Righteousness! And if there ever was a day of peculiar blessedness, for the manifesting this distinguishing love to Jesus and his cause, surely the present is the one. Oh! for grace, therefore, that while the ark of God, the Christ of God, is shut out of such numberless houses in this adulterous and sinful generation, many an Obed-edom may yet be found in our British Israel to welcome the Lord Jesus to their hearts, and he, and he alone, be formed there the hope of glory. Hail Obed-edom, thou faithful servant of thy Lord! Ever will thy memory be blessed in the church; and when the temple of God is opened again in heaven, as it was to the beloved apostle (Rev 11:19.) and the ark of the Testament is beheld by the whole church, still will it be held in everlasting remembrance how the Lord blessed the house of Obed-edom upon earth, for the ark of God’s sake.
Fuente: The Poor Mans Concordance and Dictionary to the Sacred Scriptures
Obed-Edom
obed-edom ( (2Ch 25:24), (2Sa 6:10; 1Ch 13:13, 1Ch 13:14; 1Ch 15:25), but elsewhere without hyphen, obhedh-‘edhom,servant of (god) Edom; so W. R. Smith, Religion of Semites2, 42, and H. P. Smith, Samuel, 294 f, though others explain it as = servant of man): In 2Sa 6:10, 2Sa 6:11, 2Sa 6:12; 1Ch 13:13, 1Ch 13:14 a Philistine of Gath and servant of David, who received the Ark of Yahweh into his house when David brought it into Jerusalem from Kiriath-jearim. Because of the sudden death of Uzzah, David was unwilling to proceed with the Ark to his citadel, and it remained three months in the house of Obed-edom, and Yahweh blessed Obed-edom, and all his house (2Sa 6:11). According to 1Ch 13:14 the Ark had a special house of its own while there. He is probably the same as the Levite of 1Ch 15:25. In 1Ch 15:16-21 Obed-edom is a singer, and in 1Ch 15:24 a doorkeeper, while according to 1Ch 26:4-8, 1Ch 26:15 he is a Korahite doorkeeper, to whose house fell the overseership of the storehouse (1Ch 26:15), while 1Ch 16:5, 1Ch 16:38 names him as a minister before the ark, a member of the house or perhaps guild of Jeduthun (see 2Ch 25:24).
Obed-edom is an illustration of the service rendered to Hebrew religion by foreigners, reminding one of the Simon of Cyrene who bore the cross of Jesus (Mat 27:32, etc.). The Chronicler naturally desired to think that only Levites could discharge such duties as Obed-edom performed, and hence, the references to him as a Levite.
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Fuente: International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
Obed-Edom
Obed-Edom (serving Edom), a Levite in whose premises, and under whose care, the ark was deposited, when the death of Uzzah caused David to apprehend danger in taking it farther. It remained here three months, during which the family of Obed-edom so signally prospered, that the king was encouraged to resume his first intention, which he then happily carried into effect (2Sa 6:10-12). We learn from 1Ch 16:38, that Obed-Edom’s connection with the ark did not then terminate, he and his brethren having charge of the doors of the sanctuary (1Ch 15:18; 1Ch 15:24).
Fuente: Popular Cyclopedia Biblical Literature
Obed-Edom
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1. A Korhite Levite:
– Doorkeeper of the ark
1Ch 15:18; 1Ch 15:24; 1Ch 26:4-8
– David leaves ark with
2Sa 6:10; 1Ch 13:13-14
– Ark removed from
2Sa 6:12; 1Ch 15:25
– Appointed to sound with harps
1Ch 15:21
– Appointed to minister before the ark
1Ch 16:4-5; 1Ch 16:37-38
2. A doorkeeper of the temple
1Ch 16:38
3. A conservator of the vessels of the temple in time of Amaziah
2Ch 25:24
Fuente: Nave’s Topical Bible
Obed-edom
Obed-edom (‘bed-‘dom) servant of Edom. 1. A Gittite who lived in David’s time, 1Ch 13:13, and at whose house the ark was left, after the dreadful death of Uzzah. 2Sa 6:6-10. The blessing which came on the house of Obed-edom for the ark’s sake encouraged David to remove it to Jerusalem. 2Sa 6:10 to 2Sa 12:2. The temple-treasurer in the reign of Amaziah. 2Ch 25:24.
Fuente: People’s Dictionary of the Bible
OBED-EDOM
the Gittite, blessed while keeping the ark
2Sa 6:10; 1Ch 13:13; 1Ch 15:18; 1Ch 26:4
Fuente: Thompson Chain-Reference Bible
Obed-Edom
son of Jeduthun, a Levite, 1Ch 16:38, and the father of Shemaiah and others, 1Ch 16:5. We learn that the Lord blessed this man exceedingly, on account of the ark resting under his roof, 2Sa 6:10-11. David having removed the ark to the place he had previously prepared for its reception, Obed-Edom and his sons were appointed to be keepers of the doors of the temple, 1Ch 15:18; 1Ch 15:21. Obed-Edom is called the Gittite, probably because he was of Gathrimmon, a city of the Levites beyond Jordan, Jos 21:24-25.