Berean Strong's Lexicon Obil: Obil Original Word: אוֹבִיל Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be a tender of camels. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Obil, as it is a unique proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. Usage: Obil is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It refers specifically to an individual who held a position of responsibility in King David's administration. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, camels were valuable assets, especially for trade and transportation across arid regions. The role of a camel tender or overseer was significant, as camels were essential for economic and military logistics. Obil, being an Ishmaelite, reflects the interconnectedness of different ethnic groups within the administration of Israel during King David's reign. The Ishmaelites were descendants of Ishmael, Abraham's son, and were known for their skills in trade and animal husbandry. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition overseer of David's camels NASB Translation Obil (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אוֺבִיל proper name, masculine (? camel-driver), overseer of David's camels 1 Chronicles 27:30. אֻבָל, אוּבָל see יבל. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Obil Probably from 'abal; mournful; Obil, an Ishmaelite -- Obil. see HEBREW 'abal Forms and Transliterations אוֹבִ֖יל אוביל ’ō·w·ḇîl ’ōwḇîl oVilLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 27:30 HEB: וְעַל־ הַ֨גְּמַלִּ֔ים אוֹבִ֖יל הַיִּשְׁמְעֵלִ֑י וְעַל־ NAS: Obil the Ishmaelite had charge KJV: Over the camels also [was] Obil the Ishmaelite: INT: had charge of the camels Obil the Ishmaelite had charge 1 Occurrence |