Obadiah

6th c. BC – 6th c. BC · Israel bible · Prophet

Church Approved

Author of the shortest book in the Old Testament, containing a vision against Edom for its betrayal of Judah. His prophecy declares the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom over hostile nations.

Fall of Edom

586 BC — Jerusalem

Fulfilled

Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, from there I will bring you down. The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rocks and make your home on the heights. All your allies will force you to the border; your friends will deceive and overpower you.

Reality: The Edomites, who lived in the mountain fortress of Petra, were gradually displaced by the Nabateans (4th century BC) and later absorbed. Petra's ruins stand as a testament — the nation of Edom no longer exists.

Obadiah

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