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Obadiah
The prophet of the Bible's shortest book, who pronounced judgement on Edom.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Scholarly — supported scholarly belief · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleThe shortest book in the Old Testament — a single oracle against Edom for its violence against its brother Judah.
Obadiah 1:10
ScholarlyIt reflects Edom's part in the sack of Jerusalem in 586 BC.
6th-c. setting; Edom and the fall of Jerusalem
Where in scripture
ObadiahThe vision of Obadiah. This is what the Lord Yahweh says about Edom. We have heard news from Yahweh, and an ambassador is sent among the nations, saying, “Arise, and let’s rise up against her in battle.
Obadiah 1:1 — The vision of Obadiah
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.
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