Welcome to the study of the shortest book in the word. Obadiah is a case study of the cursesblessings in gen. What sets obadiah apart from the rest of the bible. Of name theme 1 day of the lord 2 destruction of edom, israels principle enemy for all ages 3 israels restoration and eventually the restoration of all nations. Obadiah, the shortest book in the old testament, is only 21 verses long. Then in the third year of his reign he sent his officials, benhail, obadiah, zechariah, nethanel and micaiah, to teach in the cities of judah. From the historical references in the book, we can locate obadiahs. Obadiahs book is the shortest of all the old testament. Obadiah was the name of a variety of individuals in the ancient world. Obadiah inductive bible study for youth by mama lorella rouster what god inspired obadiah to write.
Intro to obadiah biblica the international bible society. Some have guessed that he was the earliest of the minor prophets, while others have said that he lived after the babylonians destruction of jerusalem. I came to know about it only recently when i wrote a commentary on the. We have heard a rumour from the lord, and an ambassador is sent among the heathen, arise ye, and let us rise up against her in battle.
The book of obadiah was likely written between 848 and 840 b. May you discover him as you read his letter to you. Some have thought that this is the same obadiah that was ahabs steward in 2 chronicles 17. Rather than come to judahs aid, the edomites gloated over the nations demise, looted valuables, and sold. The edomites are accused of cruelty and supporting israels enemies. Wee haue heard a rumour from the lord, and an ambassador is sent among the heathen. Obadiah is a prophet of god who uses this opportunity to condemn edom for sins. The book of obadiah may be small, but it packs a powerful punch against the arrogance of edom and other ungodly nations. The smallest book in the old testament may also be one of the least known prophecies.
Who is it who will be putting in the hearts of nations to fight against edom. Gods judgment on edomedoms approaching destruction. Nothing is known of the author, although his prophecy against edom, a neighbor and rival of israel, indicates a date of composition sometime after the babylonian destruction of jerusalem in 587 b. Rather than come to judahs aid, the edomites gloated over the nations demise, looted valuables, and sold captives as slaves. Watch our overview video on the book of obadiah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Obadiah free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible.
Obadiah bible study a free christian bible study resource we hope that this obadiah bible study article will provide useful facts, information and ideas for those following a bible study plan. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Summary of the book of obadiah the story of the bible. Because of this they will suffer gods wrath at the day of the lord that comes on all nations. Therefore, while twelve other men named obadiah appear in scripture, old. The book of obadiah is an indictment against the nation of edom, who took advantage of judah during the babylonian crisis. The chief difficulty with the prophecy of obadiah is where to fit it into the history of the nation israel. Go to the bottom of that page to see the index chapters, which are hot links. We do not know anything of the book s author but his name obadiah servant or worshipper of jehovah. Learn what the bible teaches in the book of obadiah. Dating the prophecy is mainly a matter of relatingvv. Book of obadiah, the destruction of edom, judahs misfortune. The text consists of a single chapter, divided into 21 verses, making it the shortest book in the hebrew bible. Those who have gone through the american school system have, i am sure, studied it, or, at least, read this poem at one time or the other during the.
Edoms pride and downfall is disclosed in the book of obadiah. Consequent upon the overthrow of edom is the enlargement of the borders of judah and the establishment of the kingship of yahweh. Study obadiah 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Obadiah answers obadiah prophesied after both judah and israel were taken captive. This summary of the book of obadiah will help with many different forms of bible study. The translated bible text has been through advanced checking. Obadiah is the shortest book in the old testament and is. Charles savelle center point bible institute 5 prophets mention edom,11 it is the central part of obadiah.
Arise yee, and let vs rise vp against her in battell. The events described by obadiah fit more naturally with the revolt of edom against judah and the philistine and arabian attack against judah and jerusalem in jehorams day 2 kings 8. Obadiah in the picture study bible the book of obadiah. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. The text consists of a single chapter, divided into 21 verses, making it the shortest book in the hebrew bible in judaism and christianity, its authorship is attributed to a prophet who lived in the assyrian period and named himself in the first verse, obadiah. Obadiah is a little book, but it is an example of an atomic bomb in the bible. Minor prophets bible study the book of obadiah meaning obadiah means servant of the eternal or worshiper of the eternal. We hope that you find the obadiah summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of obadiah. Like joel, we know almost nothing about the prophet obadiah. The invasion of jerusalem by philistines and rabs during the reigh of jehoram 853841 b.
This summary of the book of obadiah provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of obadiah. This was created to assess how well you know the book. This book, the shortest among the twelve minor prophets, is a single twentyoneverse oracle against edom. This obadiah is in the time of king ahab and elijah is not the same obadiah the prophet that wrote the book named after him. The continuing dispute between jacobisrael and esau. Stoke poges is a small village in england not too far from windsor castle. The bible does not state that edom participated in jerusalems destruction in 586 b. Gods judgment on the unbelieving gentiles who opposed gods chosen people israel, and gods grace and ultimate deliverance of the believing israel. The authors name is obadiah, which means servant or worship of the lord his was a common name as is found in many other places in the old testament 1 kings 18.
In greek the book is titled obdiou, a transliteration of the. To understand this future judgment on the edomites we. Obadiah in the picture study bible the book of obadiah with. Obadiah is the shortest book in the old testament and is not quoted in the new testament. The only thing known about the prophet obadiah is his name, which means one who serves yahweh. All articles together with tools, activities, aids and materials and are designed to be used by an individual or a christian bible study group or.
We do not know anything of the books author but his name obadiah servant or worshipper of jehovah. Some think that obadiah was a steward in the household of king ahab 1 kings 18. Bible scriptures from obadiah offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in the. In this case, obadiah would be a contemporary of elisha. Title the book is named after the prophet who received the vision 1. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of obadiah in a questions and answers format. It is our sincere hope that this outline of obadiah will aid you in your study of gods holy word.
The book of obadiah may be small, but it packs a powerful punch against the arrogance of edom and other. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. Edoms pride and downfall is disclosed in the book of. Two possible dates are suggested then for this time. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Like so many of the prophets, little is known of obadiah. The worldrenowned amazing facts bible school will help you know gods word better than ever. Through obadiah, god reminded edom of their poor treatment of his people 1.
If we are correct in our dating of obadiah as early then it provides one of the earliest references in the writing prophets to the day of the lord. The book of obadiah consists of one chapter, concerning edom, its impending doom 1. The name obadiah seems to have been fairly common, as. In this, the shortest book of the old testament, it seems the prophet obadiah considered. They watched as israel was taken captive, then plundered the city themselves and even prevented some of the israelites of escaping the babylonians. Obadiah meansservant of the lord and occurs 20 times in the ot, referring to at least 20 other ot individuals. A free bible version and commentary on the book of obadiah in easyenglish.
Study guide for obadiah by david guzik blue letter bible. Introduction the author the author of the book is named obadiah which means servant of yahweh. The book of the prophet obadiah is the shortest book of the ot with 21 verses only. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of obadiah. Kretzmanns popular commentary of the bible navigate to obadiah using the menu on the left. Book of obadiah overview insight for living ministries. But the lord god, a name obadiah used to stress gods sovereign power over the nations, will not stand idly by and let his people suffer forever 1. A jewish tradition links him with obadiah, the servant of wicked king ahab. Obadiah 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written.
The only time markers we have in the book are the attack against jerusalem obadiah 1. As brief as this book is, scholars raise many questions about it. The name obadiah means servant or worshipper of jehovah. Because of what this book says of edom and jerusalem, we can gather a date for obadiahs ministry. While several options have been proposed by scholars, the best argument places obadiah in the 840s bc, making him the earliest writing prophet, a few years prior to joel, and a contemporary of elisha. The book is named after the prophet who received the vision 1. Obadiah was sent to declare gods judgment on edomthe descendants of esau. Books of the bible click on a book listed below which will take you to its introduction page. The shortest book in the old testament and among all the writing prophets, obadiah provides an overview of the message presented in each of the writing prophets. Obadiah answers obadiah prophesied after both judah and israel were taken. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible.
Of name theme 1 day of the lord 2 destruction of edom, israels principle enemy for all ages 3 israels restoration and eventually the restoration of all nations date written no date is given. Obadiah means servant of the lord and occurs 20 times in the old testament, referring to many other old testament individuals. God is here represented as summoning the nations against edom, and declaring that his strongholds should not save him, obadiah 1. The book is attributed to a prophet named obadiah, but we have no biographical information about him. More than ten persons of the ot bear the same name but. The book of obadiah stoke poges is a small village in england not too far from windsor castle. Obadiah pronounces judgement on the edomites for their role in supporting the attack on jerusalem.
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