Person Old Testament
Obadiah
Obadiah was a Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from Saul. Mentioned once in Scripture, at 1 Chronicles 12:9.
Why it matters. Gadite warrior who joined David
- Primary passages
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Obadiah
Obadiah was one of the Gadite warriors who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from King Saul (1Ch.12.9). He was described as a mighty man of valor, indicating his military prowess and bravery. The Gadites who joined David were skilled in battle and known for their courage and loyalty. They played a significant role in supporting David during his time of exile and helped him establish his kingdom. Obadiah's presence among these warriors demonstrates the widespread support David had from various tribes of Israel, even before he became king.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
Connections
No reviewed connections yet.
Appears in Scripture
Named in 1 verse across 1 book. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.
1 Chronicles (1 verse)