Servant of God
Obediah is a variant of the Hebrew name Obadiah. It is derived from the elements 'avad', meaning to serve, and 'yah', referring to the Hebrew God. In the Old Testament, Obadiah was a prophet and the author of the shortest book in the Bible.
About 5 boys were named Obediah in 2025.
A character in the classic novel 'The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman' · Tristram Shandy
The villainous industrialist also known as Iron Monger · Marvel Comics
A minor prophet in the Hebrew Bible and author of the Book of Obadiah
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
