Bible guide
Obadiah
The shortest book in the Old Testament, judging the pride and betrayal of Edom, a brother nation, and proclaiming that God's justice will surely be carried out.
- Written by
- Obadiah
- Written
- c. 586 BC (est.)
- Chapters
- 1
Historical background
The shortest book in the Old Testament (21 verses), it holds a prophecy of judgment against Edom, the descendants of Esau. It exposes how, when Jerusalem fell to Babylon, Edom betrayed her brother nation Judah and took part in the plundering.
What to watch for
See that Edom's pride was the cause of its ruin, and consider the danger of pride.
Learn the importance of faithfulness in relationships from the picture of Edom betraying a brother.
Discover that even a short book holds the theme of judgment and restoration found throughout the whole Bible.
Where this book falls in the reading plan
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