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    Old Testament
    Minor Prophets

    The Book of Obadiah

    The Book of Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament, yet it delivers a strong message of judgment against Edom for its pride and mistreatment of Israel.

    Obadiah condemns Edom for taking advantage of Judah's downfall and warns that pride will lead to destruction. The book affirms that God sees injustice and will hold nations accountable for their actions.

    It concludes with the promise that God's kingdom will ultimately prevail, reinforcing the theme of divine justice.

    Obadiah teaches:

    • •Pride leads to downfall
    • •God defends His people
    • •Justice will ultimately prevail.

    Author

    Obadiah

    Written

    586-553 BC

    Chapters

    1

    Characters in Obadiah

    Eli

    The Priest Who Lost His House

    Key Themes in Obadiah

    What Obadiah Teaches About Judgment

    What Obadiah Teaches About Pride

    What Obadiah Teaches About Justice

    What Obadiah Teaches About Restoration

    Verse Commentaries in Obadiah

    Obadiah 1:4

    "Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest a…"

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The Book of Obadiah was written by Obadiah, approximately 586-553 BC.

    The Book of Obadiah contains 1 chapters and is part of the Old Testament.

    The key themes of Obadiah include: Judgment, Pride, Justice, Restoration.

    Miracles in the Book of Obadiah

    Supernatural acts of God recorded in Obadiah:

    Deliverance & Judgment
    Old Testament

    The Ten Plagues of Egypt

    Ten devastating signs by which God broke Pharaoh's pride and freed His people.

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    Provision
    Old Testament

    Quail in the Wilderness

    God sends quail to cover the camp of Israel when the people cry out for meat.

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    Commentary

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