OBED . 1. The son of Boaz and Ruth, the father of Jesse and grandfather of David ( Ruth 4:17 ), and an ancestor of our Lord ( Matthew 1:5 , Luke 3:32 ). 2. A descendant of Sheshan ( 1 Chronicles 2:37 ff.). 3. One of David’s heroes ( 1 Chronicles 11:47 ). 4. A son of Shemaiah ( 1 Chronicles 26:7 ). 5. The father of Azariah ( 2 Chronicles 23:1 ).