Obed

Obed appears here at the end of the roster as one of David's warriors — not Obed the grandfather of David himself, but a fighter whose single biblical appearance is this name on the roll of the faithful.

Obed-edom is introduced here as the unexpected recipient of the Ark's presence — David diverts the Ark to his house rather than risk bringing it further toward Jerusalem.

Obed-edom is the man from whose house the Ark is finally being retrieved — his household had hosted God's presence for the three months since David's first attempt failed.

Obed-edom is introduced here by his patronymic — the text signals his family's importance by noting his eight sons before listing them, setting up the remarkable note about divine blessing.