Obadiah
Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament, pronouncing judgment on Edom for its pride and violence against Israel. It affirms that God will vindicate His people and establish His kingdom.
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๐ About This Book
Purpose
To pronounce judgment on Edom for betraying Israel and to promise that God's kingdom will ultimately triumph.
Audience
Judah, after Edom participated in Jerusalem's destruction.
Key Themes
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Did You Know?
- The shortest book in the Old Testament (21 verses)
- Prophesies against Edom (descendants of Esau)
- Edom gloated when Jerusalem fell - this book is God's response
- The Edomites were completely destroyed as prophesied
- Obadiah means 'servant of the LORD'
- Petra (in modern Jordan) was likely an Edomite stronghold
- The rivalry between Jacob and Esau continued through their descendants
- Contains the principle 'as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee'
- One of the least quoted books in the Bible
- Likely written shortly after Jerusalem's fall in 586 BC