Brief Summary:
Obadiah’s message is final and it is sure: the kingdom of Edom will be destroyed completely. Edom has been arrogant, gloating over Israel’s misfortunes, and when enemy armies attack Israel and the Israelites ask for help, the Edomites refuse and choose to fight against them, not for them. These sins of pride can be overlooked no longer. The book ends with the promise of the fulfillment and deliverance of Zion in the Last Days when the land will be restored to God’s people as He rules over them.
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The Book of Obadiah Summary
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Context Summary
Obadiah 1:1–9 predicts the total destruction of Edom, a long-standing enemy of Israel. Despite Edom’s strategic location, pride, and wealth, this prophecy warns that they will be completely ruined. The people of Edom committed heinous crimes against Israel, even helping Israel’s enemies capture Jewish refugees. This passage specifically mentions how the coming wrath will undo all of Edom’s proudest achievements.
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“Obadiah 1:2” Bibleref.com
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Obadiah 1:2
2 Behold, I have made you small among the nations. You are greatly despised.
Context Summary
Obadiah 1:1–9 predicts the total destruction of Edom, a long-standing enemy of Israel. Despite Edom’s strategic location, pride, and wealth, this prophecy warns that they will be completely ruined. The people of Edom committed heinous crimes against Israel, even helping Israel’s enemies capture Jewish refugees. This passage specifically mentions how the coming wrath will undo all of Edom’s proudest achievements.
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“Obadiah 1:3” Bibleref.com
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Obadiah 1:3
3 The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who dwell in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high, who says in his heart, ‘Who will bring me down to the ground?’
Context Summary
Obadiah 1:1–9 predicts the total destruction of Edom, a long-standing enemy of Israel. Despite Edom’s strategic location, pride, and wealth, this prophecy warns that they will be completely ruined. The people of Edom committed heinous crimes against Israel, even helping Israel’s enemies capture Jewish refugees. This passage specifically mentions how the coming wrath will undo all of Edom’s proudest achievements.
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“Obadiah 1:6” Bibleref.com
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Obadiah 1:6
6 How Esau will be ransacked! How his hidden treasures are sought out!
Context Summary
Obadiah 1:10–14 describes why God is about to bring judgment on Edom. The Edomites were children of Esau, the brother of Jacob, who was the father of the nation of Israel. Rather than acting as a ”brother” nation, Edom constantly harassed and provoked Israel. Eventually, when Israel was attacked by a foreign nation, Edom joined in the looting. They even mocked the Jewish people in their pain, and helped the invaders capture refugees. These crimes are described from a unique perspective, as if the prophet is watching the events happen, and warning Edom not to continue.
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Obadiah 1:10
10 For the violence done to your brother Jacob, shame will cover you, and you will be cut off forever.
Context Summary
Obadiah 1:15–18 makes a subtle shift in audience. Obadiah is one of the few Old Testament books specifically addressed to a nation other than Israel. Starting with verse 15, the warning of judgment shifts from Edom to ”all the nations” who reject God and His commandments. In particular, nations are threatened to be paid back in the same way they have harmed others. Israel, and other faithful nations, however, will be saved.
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Obadiah 1:15
15 For the day of Yahweh is near all the nations! As you have done, it will be done to you. Your deeds will return upon your own head.
