Obadiah

Lecture Notes from Minor Prophets of the Old Testament

Who was Obadiah?

--No evidence. Obadiah was a popular name. Thirteen different Obadiahs appear in the OT.

When did Obadiah Preach?

--Early in the exile, 580s or a little later, soon after the defeat of Judah & Jerusalem by Babylon.

--When the Babylonians attacked Judah, Edom helped them. They took control of southern Judah. Edom exploited the defeat of Judah & Jerusalem (see Obadiah 11-13).

Where did Obadiah Preach?

--Unknown.

What was Obadiah’s Message?

--Edom would be held accountable for its actions against Judah.

--The exiles of Israel would be delivered & once again dwell & rule in Jerusalem.