Obadiah

Prophecy · Old Testament · The prophet Obadiah · Mid-6th century BCE

The Book of Obadiah is the shortest book in the Hebrew Bible, consisting of a single-chapter prophetic oracle directed against the neighboring nation of Edom. It condemns the Edomites for their complicity in the Babylonian destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BCE and foretells their ultimate downfall alongside the restoration of Israel.

Judgment on EdomDay of the LordDivine retributionRestoration of Israel

1 chapter

1Obadiah 1Yahweh announces judgment against Edom for betraying Judah during its defeat, promising Edom's destruction and Israel's future restoration on Mount Zion.