Book of Obadiah
1
Chapters
21
Verses
15
Cross-Refs
16
Sub-Topics
Quick Facts
- Author
- Obadiah
- Date Written
- c. 586-553 BC
- Category
- Minor Prophets
- Chapters
- 1
- Verses
- 21
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Etymology
- “servant of the Lord”
About the Book of Obadiah
Obadiah stands as the briefest book in the Old Testament, containing only 21 verses, yet it conveys a profound biblical message concerning God's justice, human arrogance, and faithfulness to His covenant. This concise prophetic utterance targets Edom, the descendants of Esau, who dwelt in the rugged highlands southeast of the Dead Sea. The book reveals the dire consequences of pride and the certain judgment that awaits those who mistreat God's people, especially in their most vulnerable moments. Though short, Obadiah carries immense theological weight, addressing enduring themes such as fraternal betrayal, the certainty of divine retribution, and the ultimate victory of God's reign.
Read the full Obadiah study guide →Famous Verses
“Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, thence will I bring thee down.”
Obadiah 1:4
“As thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee.”
Obadiah 1:15
“The kingdom shall be the LORD's.”
Obadiah 1:21
Topical Index
16 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
1. The governor of Ahab's house
Conceals one-hundred prophets persecuted by Jezebel in a cave
Meets Elijah and receives a commission from
2. Head of a family
3. A descendant of Tola
4. Son of Azel
5. A Levite
6. A Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag
7. Father of Ishmaiah
8. A prince of Judah who instructed the people in the
9. A Levite
One of the overseers in the repairing of the temple by Josiah
10. A descendant of Joab who returned from Babylon
11. A priest who sealed a covenant with Nehemiah to observe God's law
12. A gatekeeper of Jerusalem, under Nehemiah
13. A prophet who prophesied the destruction of Edom
Key Verses
1 Kings 18:3,4
Conceals one-hundred prophets persecuted by Jezebel in a cave
1 Kings 18:3-16
Meets Elijah and receives a commission from
1 Chronicles 3:21
2. Head of a family
1 Chronicles 7:3
3. A descendant of Tola
1 Chronicles 8:38
4. Son of Azel
1 Chronicles 9:16
5. A Levite
1 Chronicles 12:9
6. A Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag
1 Chronicles 27:19
7. Father of Ishmaiah
2 Chronicles 17:7-9
8. A prince of Judah who instructed the people in the
2 Chronicles 34:12
One of the overseers in the repairing of the temple by Josiah