The Book of Obadiah
Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament—a single, searing vision against Edom, the nation descended from Esau, brother of Jacob. When Jerusalem fell, Edom stood by, gloated, looted, and even cut down those who tried to escape. Through Obadiah, God announces that the pride which lifted Edom up will bring it down, that the day of the Lord is near for all the nations, and that what they have done will return upon their own heads. Yet the book does not end in judgment alone: on Mount Zion there will be those who escape, the house of Jacob will possess its inheritance, and the kingdom will be the Lord's. In twenty-one verses Obadiah confronts the sin of pride and treachery against God's people and points ahead to the day when Saviors go up to Zion and Christ reigns over all.
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Whole-Book Overview
See the whole sweep of Obadiah, from the pride of Edom judged for gloating over a fallen brother to the day of the Lord and a kingdom that belongs to God alone.
Open overview → Chapter 1The Pride of Edom Judged
God brings proud Edom down for gloating over its fallen brother Jacob, declares the day of the Lord near for all nations, and promises deliverance and His kingdom on Mount Zion.
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