Obadiah
Old Testament • Book #31
Prophecy against Edom for mistreating Israel.
"The vision of Obadiah. This is what the Lord God says about Edom. We have heard news from the Lord, and an ambassador is sent among the nations, saying, "Arise, and let's rise up against her in battle..."
— Obadiah 1:1
About the Book of Obadiah
The shortest book in the Old Testament, Obadiah pronounces judgment on Edom for their pride and for gloating over Jerusalem's destruction. It reminds us that God sees how nations treat His people and that pride always comes before a fall. Despite its brevity, Obadiah points to God's ultimate justice.
Background
- Author
- Obadiah
- Date Written
- ~586–553 BC
- Genre
- Minor Prophet
Key Themes in Obadiah
- ▸Pride brings destruction
- ▸God defends His people
- ▸Justice for the nations
- ▸The futility of human arrogance
- ▸The Day of the Lord
Famous Verses from Obadiah
“The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock.”
— Obadiah 1:3
“Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down.”
— Obadiah 1:4
“For the day of the Lord is near upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee.”
— Obadiah 1:15
“But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness.”
— Obadiah 1:17
“And the kingdom shall be the Lord's.”
— Obadiah 1:21
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