Against which nation is the vision of Obadiah primarily directed?

Edom. The Lord saith, 'Thus saith the Lord God concerning Edom.' (Obadiah 1:1, KJV)

According to the text, what has deceived the heart of this nation?

The pride of thine heart. The scripture says, 'The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee.' (Obadiah 1:3, KJV)

In the clefts of the rock. They dwelt in the 'clefts of the rock' and had a high habitation. (Obadiah 1:3, KJV)

An eagle. The Lord says, 'Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle.' (Obadiah 1:4, KJV)

Some gleaning grapes. Grapegatherers would leave 'some gleaning grapes,' but Edom's enemies would steal until they had enough. (Obadiah 1:5, KJV)

Esau. The text asks, 'How are the things of Esau searched out!' (Obadiah 1:6, KJV)

Jacob. Judgment came 'For thy violence against thy brother Jacob.' (Obadiah 1:10, KJV)

Looked on their affliction. The Lord commanded, 'But thou shouldest not have looked on the day of thy brother.' (Obadiah 1:12, KJV)

The day of the Lord. The scripture states, 'For the day of the Lord is near upon all the heathen.' (Obadiah 1:15, KJV)

Mount Zion. The promise is that 'upon mount Zion shall be deliverance.' (Obadiah 1:17, KJV)

Flip-card practice with King James verse references. Click the card to reveal the answer.

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The complete question + KJV answer set in this deck.

Q1. Against which nation is the vision of Obadiah primarily directed?
A: Edom — Obadiah 1:1
Q2. According to the text, what has deceived the heart of this nation?
A: The pride of thine heart — Obadiah 1:3
Q3. Where did the people of Edom dwell, leading them to feel secure?
A: In the clefts of the rock — Obadiah 1:3
Q4. The Lord warns that even if they exalt themselves as which creature, He will bring them down?
A: An eagle — Obadiah 1:4
Q5. What would 'grapegatherers' leave behind that the destroyers of Edom would not?
A: Some gleaning grapes — Obadiah 1:5
Q6. Whose hidden things are sought out and searched?
A: Esau — Obadiah 1:6
Q7. Edom was condemned for their violence against which of their brothers?
A: Jacob — Obadiah 1:10
Q8. What should Edom NOT have done on the day that their brother became a stranger?
A: Looked on their affliction — Obadiah 1:12
Q9. According to verse 15, what is 'near upon all the heathen'?
A: The day of the Lord — Obadiah 1:15
Q10. Upon which mountain does Obadiah say there shall be deliverance and holiness?
A: Mount Zion — Obadiah 1:17