Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Serving; worshipping. (1.) A son of Boaz and Ruth (Ruth 4:21, 22), and the grandfather of David (Matt. 1:5). (2.) 1 Chr. 2:34-38. (3.) 1 Chr. 26:7. (4.) 2 Chr. 23:1.
Smith's Bible Dictionary (1863)
(serving).
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible (1898) & Schaff's Bible Dictionary
O'BED (serving). The son of Ruth and Boaz, and father of Jesse. Ruth 4:17; 1 Chr 2:12. His name occurs in the genealogical tables of our Lord. Matt 1:5; Luke 3:32. A descendant of Sheshan by his Egyptian slave Jarha. 1 Chr 2:37. One of David's warriors. 1 Chr 11:47. One of the porters of the temple. 1 Chr 26:7. The father of Azariah. 2 Chr 23:1.
Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869)
a servant; workman