Oded, meaning 'restorer' or 'one who restores,' is the name of two prophetic figures in Chronicles. One Oded was the father of Azariah the prophet who encouraged King Asa's reforms. The text of 2 Chronicles 15:8 is sometimes emended to read 'Azariah son of Oded the prophet' rather than 'Oded the prophet' alone, though manuscript evidence varies. A second Oded was a prophet in the northern kingdom who confronted the victorious Israelite army, demanding they release Judean captives taken in battle. The name suggests a theological affirmation that God restores His people, fitting for prophetic figures who called for covenant renewal.