Bible Chapter Summary
Obadiah 1 Summary
Judgment Against Edom
Obadiah receives a vision pronouncing God's judgment upon Edom for its pride and violence against Israel. Despite dwelling securely in the clefts of the rock and considering itself exalted as an eagle, Edom shall be brought low. Edom's confederates betray her, her wise men are destroyed, and her mighty men are dismayed. God condemns Edom especially for standing aloof and rejoicing over Judah's calamity when strangers entered Jerusalem's gates, for Edom neither aided the afflicted nor prevented the escape of survivors. The prophecy concludes with assurance that the day of the Lord approaches: as Edom has done, so shall be done to her, but Mount Zion shall have deliverance, the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions, and Edom shall be utterly consumed.
Key themes
Key verses
Obadiah 1:3
“The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground?”
Obadiah 1:10
“For thy violence against thy brother Jacob shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever.”
Obadiah 1:15
“For the day of the LORD is near upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head.”
Obadiah 1:17
“But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions.”
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