Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Obadiah 1:20 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Obadiah 1:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Obadiah chapter 1 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the captivity of this host of the children of Israel shall possess that of the Canaanites, even unto Zarephath; and the captivity of Jerusalem, which is in Sepharad, shall possess the cities of the south. which: or, shall possess that which is in”
Obadiah 1:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Obadiah 1:20
And the captivity of this host of the children of Israel shall possess that of the Canaanites, even unto Zarephath—the exiled northern tribes ("this host") will return and expand territory northward to Zarephath (modern Lebanon, site of Elijah's ministry to the widow—1 Kings 17:8-24). The word גָּלֻת (galut, "captivity" or "exile") emphasizes those scattered by Assyrian conquest (722 BC) will return and expand beyond original borders.And the captivity of Jerusalem, which is in Sepharad, shall possess the cities of the south (וְגָלֻת יְרוּשָׁלִַם אֲשֶׁר בִּסְפָרַד יִרְשׁוּ אֵת עָרֵי הַנֶּגֶב, v...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Obadiah 1:20
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“get you to Zarephath”
“except to Zarephath”
“and subscribe the deeds”
“in the cities of the lowland”
“and of David my servant”
“so will I seek out my sheep; and I will deliver them out of all places where they have been scattered in the cloudy and dark day.”
“and they will rebuild the ruined cities”
“which can't be measured nor numbered; and it will come to pass that”
“and there is none to open them: Judah is carried away captive”