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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 as—2. 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).