Obadiah

The 31st book in the Old Testament: Remember to read the actual book of the Bible, come here and recap, and participate in the discussion.

• Context:

  The book of Obadiah, one of the 12 Minor Prophets, is a prophecy directed primarily at Edom, a neighboring nation to Judah. 

   
• Edom's Sins:

  Edom is condemned for its pride, its celebrations over the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians, and its participation in plundering and harming Judah. 

   
• God's Judgment:

  Obadiah prophesies that Edom will be destroyed and its people will be wiped out, just as they had done to Judah. 

   
• Obadiah's name:

  Obadiah's name means "servant of Yahweh". 

   
• Future Hope:

  The book concludes with a promise of God's restoration of his people and the future kingdom of God. 

   
• Key Verses:

  • "Because of the violence you did to your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame, and you will be cut off forever" (Obadiah 1:10). 
     
  • "On the day that you stood aloof while strangers carried off his wealth and foreigners entered his gates and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were like one of them" (Obadiah 1:11). 
     
  • "Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, from there I will bring you down," declares the LORD (Obadiah 1:4).