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Home > The Old Testament > Obadiah
SummaryThis heading should be very brief. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Relationship to Old Testament. Obadiah is one of the "Minor Prophets" of the Old Testament. The relationship of Obadiah to the Old Testament as a whole, and to the other minor prophets in particular, is discussed at Old Testament: Organization. Story. Message. Themes, symbols, and doctrinal points emphasized in Obadiah include: Historical settingThis heading should be brief and explain facts about the historical setting that will help a reader to understand the book. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Edom was Israel's neighbor to the southeast (LDS Bible Map 4; LDS Bible Map 10). Edom was descended from Jacob’s brother Esau and was therefore the nation most closely related to Israel. But the two nations were not friendly. Although Israel was forbidden to destroy Edom (Deut 2:2-6), Israel often brought Edom into submission, fulfilling the prophecy to Isaac and Rebekah that their older son Esau would serve the younger Jacob but break free (Gen 25:23; Gen 27:27-40). The Northern Kingdom of Israel was conquered and carried off by the Assyrians in 723 BC.[1] In 605 BC Nebuchadnezzar decisively defeated uthe combined armies of Assyria and Egypt, succeeded his father as king of Babylonia, and then invaded the Southern Kingdom of Judah. Judah submitted to Nebuchadnezzar, and he carried off a large number of captives including Daniel and his friends (2 Kgs 24:1; 2 Chron 36:5-8; Dan 2:1-2).[2] Judah soon rebelled, and Nebuchadnezzar invaded again, this time laying siege to Jerusalem, which fell on 16 March 597 BC.[3] This time the Babylonians carried off all but the poorest of the Jews (2 Kgs 24:1-16; 2 Chron 36:9-10). Judah soon rebelled yet again, and Nebuchadnezzar invaded Judah a third time and again laid siege to Jerusalem. This was the siege during which food ran out and conditions within the city became exceptionally bad even for a city under siege. After a two and a half year siege, the Babylonians again took Jerusalem, and a month later on 28 August 587 BC destroyed the Temple of Solomon (2 Kgs 24:17-25:12; 2 Chron 36:11-21).[4] Obadiah is a short prophecy of destruction upon Edom in consequence of its behavior when Jerusalem was pillaged, probably by the Babylonians. [5] DiscussionThis heading is for more detailed discussions of all or part of a passage. Discussion may include the meaning of a particular word, how a doctrinal point is developed throughout the passage, insights to be developed in the future, and other items. Contributions may range from polished paragraphs down to a single bullet point. The focus, however, should always be on understanding the scriptural text consistent with LDS doctrine. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → ObadObadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament, consisting of only 21 verses in a single chapter. Obadiah reflects a sense of betrayal on the part of Israel at the failure of its brother and ally Edom to jointly defend against an obvious common threat. Despite the conquest of Judah, Obadiah prophesies that Israel will ultimately be restored while Edom, though still independent for the moment, will be conquered and erased. Obadiah can be outlined as follows:
Obad 1:17, 21: Saviors on Mount Zion
Obad 1:18: House of Joseph
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Points to ponderThis heading is for prompts that suggest ways in which all or part of this passage can influence a person's life. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → I have a questionThis heading is for unanswered questions and is an important part of the continual effort to improve this wiki. Please do not be shy, as even a basic or "stupid" question can identify things that need to be improved on this page. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → ResourcesThis heading is for listing links and print resources, including those cited in the notes. A short comment about the particular strengths of a resource can be helpful. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Translations
Parallel passages
Joseph Smith TranslationThe Joseph Smith Translation made no changes to the book of Obadiah.[7] Cited references
Other resources
NotesFootnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves, such as the date of King Solomon’s death or the nuanced definition of a Greek word. In contrast, insights rarely benefit from footnoting, and the focus of this page should always remain on the scriptures themselves rather than what someone has said about them. Links are actively encouraged on all sections of this page, and links to authoritative sources are preferable to footnotes.
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Home > The Old Testament > Obadiah
SummaryThis heading should be very brief. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Relationship to Old Testament. Obadiah is one of the "Minor Prophets" of the Old Testament. The relationship of Obadiah to the Old Testament as a whole, and to the other minor prophets in particular, is discussed at Old Testament: Organization. Story. Message. Themes, symbols, and doctrinal points emphasized in Obadiah include: Historical settingThis heading should be brief and explain facts about the historical setting that will help a reader to understand the book. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Edom was Israel's neighbor to the southeast (LDS Bible Map 4; LDS Bible Map 10). Edom was descended from Jacob’s brother Esau and was therefore the nation most closely related to Israel. But the two nations were not friendly. Although Israel was forbidden to destroy Edom (Deut 2:2-6), Israel often brought Edom into submission, fulfilling the prophecy to Isaac and Rebekah that their older son Esau would serve the younger Jacob but break free (Gen 25:23; Gen 27:27-40). The Northern Kingdom of Israel was conquered and carried off by the Assyrians in 723 BC.[1] In 605 BC Nebuchadnezzar decisively defeated uthe combined armies of Assyria and Egypt, succeeded his father as king of Babylonia, and then invaded the Southern Kingdom of Judah. Judah submitted to Nebuchadnezzar, and he carried off a large number of captives including Daniel and his friends (2 Kgs 24:1; 2 Chron 36:5-8; Dan 2:1-2).[2] Judah soon rebelled, and Nebuchadnezzar invaded again, this time laying siege to Jerusalem, which fell on 16 March 597 BC.[3] This time the Babylonians carried off all but the poorest of the Jews (2 Kgs 24:1-16; 2 Chron 36:9-10). Judah soon rebelled yet again, and Nebuchadnezzar invaded Judah a third time and again laid siege to Jerusalem. This was the siege during which food ran out and conditions within the city became exceptionally bad even for a city under siege. After a two and a half year siege, the Babylonians again took Jerusalem, and a month later on 28 August 587 BC destroyed the Temple of Solomon (2 Kgs 24:17-25:12; 2 Chron 36:11-21).[4] Obadiah is a short prophecy of destruction upon Edom in consequence of its behavior when Jerusalem was pillaged, probably by the Babylonians. [5] DiscussionThis heading is for more detailed discussions of all or part of a passage. Discussion may include the meaning of a particular word, how a doctrinal point is developed throughout the passage, insights to be developed in the future, and other items. Contributions may range from polished paragraphs down to a single bullet point. The focus, however, should always be on understanding the scriptural text consistent with LDS doctrine. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → ObadObadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament, consisting of only 21 verses in a single chapter. Obadiah reflects a sense of betrayal on the part of Israel at the failure of its brother and ally Edom to jointly defend against an obvious common threat. Despite the conquest of Judah, Obadiah prophesies that Israel will ultimately be restored while Edom, though still independent for the moment, will be conquered and erased. Obadiah can be outlined as follows:
Obad 1:17, 21: Saviors on Mount Zion
Obad 1:18: House of Joseph
Complete outline and page mapThis heading contains an outline for the entire book. Items in blue or purple text indicate hyperlinked pages that address specific portions of the book. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →
Points to ponderThis heading is for prompts that suggest ways in which all or part of this passage can influence a person's life. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → I have a questionThis heading is for unanswered questions and is an important part of the continual effort to improve this wiki. Please do not be shy, as even a basic or "stupid" question can identify things that need to be improved on this page. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → ResourcesThis heading is for listing links and print resources, including those cited in the notes. A short comment about the particular strengths of a resource can be helpful. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Translations
Parallel passages
Joseph Smith TranslationThe Joseph Smith Translation made no changes to the book of Obadiah.[7] Cited references
Other resources
NotesFootnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves, such as the date of King Solomon’s death or the nuanced definition of a Greek word. In contrast, insights rarely benefit from footnoting, and the focus of this page should always remain on the scriptures themselves rather than what someone has said about them. Links are actively encouraged on all sections of this page, and links to authoritative sources are preferable to footnotes.
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Home > The Old Testament > Obadiah
SummaryThis heading should be very brief. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Relationship to Old Testament. Obadiah is one of the "Minor Prophets" of the Old Testament. The relationship of Obadiah to the Old Testament as a whole, and to the other minor prophets in particular, is discussed at Old Testament: Organization. Story. Message. Themes, symbols, and doctrinal points emphasized in Obadiah include: Historical settingThis heading should be brief and explain facts about the historical setting that will help a reader to understand the book. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Edom was Israel's neighbor to the southeast (LDS Bible Map 4; LDS Bible Map 10). Edom was descended from Jacob’s brother Esau and was therefore the nation most closely related to Israel. But the two nations were not friendly. Although Israel was forbidden to destroy Edom (Deut 2:2-6), Israel often brought Edom into submission, fulfilling the prophecy to Isaac and Rebekah that their older son Esau would serve the younger Jacob but break free (Gen 25:23; Gen 27:27-40). The Northern Kingdom of Israel was conquered and carried off by the Assyrians in 723 BC.[1] In 605 BC Nebuchadnezzar decisively defeated uthe combined armies of Assyria and Egypt, succeeded his father as king of Babylonia, and then invaded the Southern Kingdom of Judah. Judah submitted to Nebuchadnezzar, and he carried off a large number of captives including Daniel and his friends (2 Kgs 24:1; 2 Chron 36:5-8; Dan 2:1-2).[2] Judah soon rebelled, and Nebuchadnezzar invaded again, this time laying siege to Jerusalem, which fell on 16 March 597 BC.[3] This time the Babylonians carried off all but the poorest of the Jews (2 Kgs 24:1-16; 2 Chron 36:9-10). Judah soon rebelled yet again, and Nebuchadnezzar invaded Judah a third time and again laid siege to Jerusalem. This was the siege during which food ran out and conditions within the city became exceptionally bad even for a city under siege. After a two and a half year siege, the Babylonians again took Jerusalem, and a month later on 28 August 587 BC destroyed the Temple of Solomon (2 Kgs 24:17-25:12; 2 Chron 36:11-21).[4] Obadiah is a short prophecy of destruction upon Edom in consequence of its behavior when Jerusalem was pillaged, probably by the Babylonians. [5] DiscussionThis heading is for more detailed discussions of all or part of a passage. Discussion may include the meaning of a particular word, how a doctrinal point is developed throughout the passage, insights to be developed in the future, and other items. Contributions may range from polished paragraphs down to a single bullet point. The focus, however, should always be on understanding the scriptural text consistent with LDS doctrine. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → ObadObadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament, consisting of only 21 verses in a single chapter. Obadiah reflects a sense of betrayal on the part of Israel at the failure of its brother and ally Edom to jointly defend against an obvious common threat. Despite the conquest of Judah, Obadiah prophesies that Israel will ultimately be restored while Edom, though still independent for the moment, will be conquered and erased. Obadiah can be outlined as follows:
Obad 1:17, 21: Saviors on Mount Zion
Obad 1:18: House of Joseph
Complete outline and page mapThis heading contains an outline for the entire book. Items in blue or purple text indicate hyperlinked pages that address specific portions of the book. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →
Points to ponderThis heading is for prompts that suggest ways in which all or part of this passage can influence a person's life. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → I have a questionThis heading is for unanswered questions and is an important part of the continual effort to improve this wiki. Please do not be shy, as even a basic or "stupid" question can identify things that need to be improved on this page. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → ResourcesThis heading is for listing links and print resources, including those cited in the notes. A short comment about the particular strengths of a resource can be helpful. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Translations
Parallel passages
Joseph Smith TranslationThe Joseph Smith Translation made no changes to the book of Obadiah.[7] Cited references
Other resources
NotesFootnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves, such as the date of King Solomon’s death or the nuanced definition of a Greek word. In contrast, insights rarely benefit from footnoting, and the focus of this page should always remain on the scriptures themselves rather than what someone has said about them. Links are actively encouraged on all sections of this page, and links to authoritative sources are preferable to footnotes.
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Home > The Old Testament > Obadiah
SummaryThis heading should be very brief. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Relationship to Old Testament. Obadiah is one of the "Minor Prophets" of the Old Testament. The relationship of Obadiah to the Old Testament as a whole, and to the other minor prophets in particular, is discussed at Old Testament: Organization. Story. Message. Themes, symbols, and doctrinal points emphasized in Obadiah include: Historical settingThis heading should be brief and explain facts about the historical setting that will help a reader to understand the book. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Edom was Israel's neighbor to the southeast (LDS Bible Map 4; LDS Bible Map 10). Edom was descended from Jacob’s brother Esau and was therefore the nation most closely related to Israel. But the two nations were not friendly. Although Israel was forbidden to destroy Edom (Deut 2:2-6), Israel often brought Edom into submission, fulfilling the prophecy to Isaac and Rebekah that their older son Esau would serve the younger Jacob but break free (Gen 25:23; Gen 27:27-40). The Northern Kingdom of Israel was conquered and carried off by the Assyrians in 723 BC.[1] In 605 BC Nebuchadnezzar decisively defeated uthe combined armies of Assyria and Egypt, succeeded his father as king of Babylonia, and then invaded the Southern Kingdom of Judah. Judah submitted to Nebuchadnezzar, and he carried off a large number of captives including Daniel and his friends (2 Kgs 24:1; 2 Chron 36:5-8; Dan 2:1-2).[2] Judah soon rebelled, and Nebuchadnezzar invaded again, this time laying siege to Jerusalem, which fell on 16 March 597 BC.[3] This time the Babylonians carried off all but the poorest of the Jews (2 Kgs 24:1-16; 2 Chron 36:9-10). Judah soon rebelled yet again, and Nebuchadnezzar invaded Judah a third time and again laid siege to Jerusalem. This was the siege during which food ran out and conditions within the city became exceptionally bad even for a city under siege. After a two and a half year siege, the Babylonians again took Jerusalem, and a month later on 28 August 587 BC destroyed the Temple of Solomon (2 Kgs 24:17-25:12; 2 Chron 36:11-21).[4] Obadiah is a short prophecy of destruction upon Edom in consequence of its behavior when Jerusalem was pillaged, probably by the Babylonians. [5] DiscussionThis heading is for more detailed discussions of all or part of a passage. Discussion may include the meaning of a particular word, how a doctrinal point is developed throughout the passage, insights to be developed in the future, and other items. Contributions may range from polished paragraphs down to a single bullet point. The focus, however, should always be on understanding the scriptural text consistent with LDS doctrine. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → ObadObadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament, consisting of only 21 verses in a single chapter. Obadiah reflects a sense of betrayal on the part of Israel at the failure of its brother and ally Edom to jointly defend against an obvious common threat. Despite the conquest of Judah, Obadiah prophesies that Israel will ultimately be restored while Edom, though still independent for the moment, will be conquered and erased. Obadiah can be outlined as follows:
Obad 1:17, 21: Saviors on Mount Zion
Obad 1:18: House of Joseph
Complete outline and page mapThis heading contains an outline for the entire book. Items in blue or purple text indicate hyperlinked pages that address specific portions of the book. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. →
Points to ponderThis heading is for prompts that suggest ways in which all or part of this passage can influence a person's life. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → I have a questionThis heading is for unanswered questions and is an important part of the continual effort to improve this wiki. Please do not be shy, as even a basic or "stupid" question can identify things that need to be improved on this page. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → ResourcesThis heading is for listing links and print resources, including those cited in the notes. A short comment about the particular strengths of a resource can be helpful. Click the link above and to the right to edit or add content to this heading. → Translations
Parallel passages
Joseph Smith TranslationThe Joseph Smith Translation made no changes to the book of Obadiah.[7] Cited references
Other resources
NotesFootnotes are not required but are encouraged for factual assertions that average readers cannot easily evaluate for themselves, such as the date of King Solomon’s death or the nuanced definition of a Greek word. In contrast, insights rarely benefit from footnoting, and the focus of this page should always remain on the scriptures themselves rather than what someone has said about them. Links are actively encouraged on all sections of this page, and links to authoritative sources are preferable to footnotes.
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