Obadiah עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ
Prophet who prophesied against Edom
Who is Obadiah in the Bible?
Obadiah was a prophet who delivered God's message of judgment against the nation of Edom, as recorded in the book of Obadiah (Obadiah 1:1). The book of Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament and contains his prophecy condemning Edom's pride and cruelty toward Judah, a nation descended from Edom's brother nation through Esau. Through his prophecy, Obadiah foretold the destruction of Edom and the eventual restoration of Israel, emphasizing God's justice and absolute sovereignty over all nations. Though the exact date of his ministry remains uncertain, scholars believe Obadiah likely prophesied sometime after the Babylonian conquest of Judah. His message remains theologically significant as a testament to God's judgment against those who oppose His people and His ultimate plan for redemption and restoration.
Biography
Obadiah was a prophet who delivered a message of judgment against the nation of Edom (Oba.1.1). The book of Obadiah, the shortest book in the Old Testament, contains his prophecy. Obadiah's message focused on the pride and cruelty of Edom, a nation descended from Esau, who had mistreated the people of Judah. He foretold the destruction of Edom and the restoration of Israel. The prophecy emphasizes God's justice and sovereignty over the nations. The exact date of Obadiah's ministry is uncertain, but it likely took place sometime after the Babylonian conquest of Judah.
In Scripture
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- Obadiah 1:1
"This is the vision of Obadiah: This is what the Lord GOD says about Edom—We have heard a message from the LORD; an envoy has been sent among the nations to say, “Rise up, and let us go to battle against her!”—"
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | עֹבַדְיָ֫הוּ |