Oded was a prophet who lived during the reign of King Asa of Judah. He was the father of Azariah, another prophet (2 Chronicles 15:1). Azariah, inspired by the Spirit of God, delivered a message to King Asa, encouraging him to seek the Lord and reminding him of the consequences of forsaking God (2 Chronicles 15:1-7). This prophecy prompted Asa to initiate religious reforms in Judah, removing idols and repairing the altar of the Lord (2 Chronicles 15:8). Although Oded himself is not recorded as delivering a prophecy, his role as the father of Azariah suggests that he may have been influential in his son's prophetic ministry.
Oded
EnglishA man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ch.15.1.