ab-a-di'-as (Greek Abadias): Mentioned in 1 Esdras 8:35 as the son of Jezelus, of the sons of Joab, returned with Ezra from the captivity; and in Ezr 8:9 called "Obadiah the son of Jehiel."
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'ABADIAS'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.