Old Testament

Obadiah

Author Obadiah

Date Written ~586–553 BC

Chapters 1

Theme Judgment on Edom for pride and betrayal

Summary

Obadiah, the shortest book in the Old Testament, pronounces judgment on Edom for its pride and its hostility toward Judah during Jerusalem's fall. It affirms that God will vindicate his people and establish his kingdom.

Outline

Edom's Pride and Coming Judgment (1–9)
Edom's Crimes Against Judah (10–14)
The Day of the LORD and Israel's Restoration (15–21)

Key Verses

Obadiah 1:3

"The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rocks and make your home on the heights."

Obadiah 1:15

"The day of the LORD is near for all nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; your deeds will return upon your own head."

Obadiah 1:21

"Deliverers will go up on Mount Zion to govern the mountains of Esau. And the kingdom will be the LORD's."

Christ in Obadiah

The ultimate Deliverer on Mount Zion (v. 21); Christ as the one who brings the kingdom of the LORD

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