Old Testament · Prophecy

Obadiah

1 chapters · 21 verses · Obadiah · ~586 BC

The shortest book in the Old Testament — 21 verses aimed at a nation that celebrated when Jerusalem fell. Betrayal between brothers has consequences.

Overview

When Babylon destroyed Jerusalem, Edom (descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother) didn't just watch — they cheered, looted, and handed fleeing refugees back to the enemy. Obadiah pronounces God's judgment on a nation that betrayed its own family.

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Key chapters

betrayaljudgmentjusticebrotherhood

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