Bible Dictionary
Obil
Oblation is a general term for an offering or gift dedicated to God, including grain offerings, heave offerings, and other prescribed presentations.
Definition
Obil was an Ishmaelite official who was “over the camels” in David’s palace. His name is explained in the supplied material as “camel driver” or “chief of the camels.”
Biblical Usage
Obil appears in the list of officials appointed over David’s royal possessions. His specific responsibility was the care or oversight of the king’s camels.
Historical Background
Obil was an Ishmaelite, indicating that a foreigner held responsibility in David’s royal administration. The supplied material gives no further information about his life.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A keeper of camels, an Ishmaelite who was “over the camels” in the time of David (1 Chr. 27:30).
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(chief of the camels), a keeper of the herds of camels in the reign of David. (1 Chronicles 27:30) (B.C. 1050.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>o'-bil ('obhil, "camel driver"): An Ishmaelite who was "over the camels" in David's palace (1Ch 27:30).</p>