At a glance
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Authorship | Obadiah |
| Date | Uncertain, possibly ~586 BC (after Jerusalem's fall) |
| Audience | Judah and Edom |
| Genre | Prophecy |
| Purpose | Judgment on Edom and restoration of Judah |
| Chapters | 1 (21 verses, shortest OT book) |
Outline
- Vv. 1-14: Judgment on Edom for betrayal of Judah
- Vv. 15-21: Day of the LORD and restoration of Israel
Main themes
| Theme | Description |
|---|---|
| Judgment on Edom | Descendants of Esau (Jacob's brother), long-standing rivalry |
| Pride punished | Edom's pride in cliff-fortress; God brings down |
| Brother-against-brother | Esau-Jacob enmity continues |
| Restoration of Israel | Kingdom of LORD reigns |
Key passages
- Obadiah 1:3, Edom's pride
- Obadiah 1:15, Day of the LORD
- Obadiah 1:21, "The kingdom shall be the LORD's"