Obadiah Summary
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Obadiah was a prophet who delivered a message of judgment against the nation of Edom.
the prophet (OBA 1:1)
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servant of the Lord
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Obadiah
· Also called · H5662 none · OBA 1:1 servant [worshiper] of y-h-v-h
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ovedəyah · H5662 · OBA 1:1 servant [worshiper] of y-h-v-h
- he עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ · H5662R
- el Αβδιου Abdiou · none · OBA 1:1
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Took part in (1)
- Prophecies of Obadiah · c. 585 BC – 584 BC
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- Prophet · Obadiah prophesies · c. 628 BC – 627 BC
Obadiah Article
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Obadiah was a prophet who delivered a message of judgment against the nation of Edom (Oba 1:1). The book of Obadiah, the shortest book in the Old Testament, contains his prophecy. Obadiah's message focused on the pride and cruelty of Edom, a nation descended from Esau, who had mistreated the people of Judah. He foretold the destruction of Edom and the restoration of Israel. The prophecy emphasizes God's justice and sovereignty over the nations. The exact date of Obadiah's ministry is uncertain, but it likely took place sometime after the Babylonian conquest of Judah.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Obadiah_12) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Obadiah@Oba.1.1) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, obadiah_2226)