Bible Book of Obadiah | Judgment on Edom
A short but powerful prophecy of judgment against Edom for their pride and cruelty toward Israel. Obadiah chapters explained with summary and commentary.
About Obadiah
Genre: Minor Prophet. Theme: Judgment on Edom
- Author
- Obadiah
- Date
- c. 586 BC
- Read Time
- 5 mins
- Purpose
- To announce judgment on Edom.
- Key Verse
- Obad 1:21 - And saviours shall come up on mount Zion... and the kingdom shall be the Lord's.
- Christ
- The King of the Kingdom.
- Audience
- The Edomites (descendants of Esau) and the grieving Jews
- Unique Fact
- Shortest Old Testament book (21 verses).
- Shortest Book
- The briefest record in the Old Testament (only 21 verses).
- Fraternal Betrayal
- Condemns Edom for gloating over and assisting in the destruction of their 'brother' Israel.
Obadiah proves that God keeps watch over the pride of the nations and will hold them accountable for how they treat His people.
A sharp, focused oracle that moves from Edom's high mountain strongholds to their total low-ground ruin.
Jesus is the King on Mount Zion whose kingdom will ultimately consume all earthly powers.
Overview of Obadiah
Obadiah 1 - Edom Will Be Humbled
The LORD says of Edom: "What disaster awaits you! You stood aloof when strangers entered Jerusalem. Saviours shall rule Mount Esau."