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Obadiah: Summary & Key Themes
The Book of Obadiah at a glance, before you read it.
| Written by | Obadiah |
|---|---|
| Written for | Judah, about Edom |
| Type | Minor prophet |
| Chapters | 1 |
| Position | Book 31 of 66 · book 31 of the Old Testament |
Summary
The shortest Old Testament book announces judgment on Edom for its pride and its cruelty to Judah.
Main themes
- pride
- justice
- God’s kingdom
Key verse
For the day of the LORD is near upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head.Obadiah 1:15 (KJV)
How to read Obadiah
Read it in one sitting first; it is short enough. Ask three questions as you go: what did this mean to the first readers, what does it show about God, and what does it ask of me?