Obadiah 1:1-21 Summary

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:00:33 GMT

Obadiah is prophesying against the Edomites. They were descendents of Abraham but they came from the familial line of Esau rather than Jacob. Their pride had deceived them into believing that they were untouchable by God or man. God tells them that even if they built their home in the stars, He would still bring them down. When thieves stole, they only took what was valuable or what they could carry. Something was left behind. And when grapes are gathered, there are still some grapes left on the vine. But God was going to ruin them completely. Nothing of their former glory would be left.

All the men the Edomites had aligned themselves with were going to turn against them. They pretended to be their allies but they were setting them up for destruction. Those that thought they were wise would soon find out they knew nothing. They would be shamed and destroyed because their pride led them to believe it was ok to turn against their bothers, Israel.

When Israel was being subdued and judged by God, the Edomites took advantage of them. They were happy to see them destroyed and actually helped as much as they could. They looted the cities. They prevented them from escaping by blocking any routes that the other nations had missed. Those that managed to get away, the Edomites captured and gave to the enemy. Everything they had done against God’s people would be repaid to them. When Israel was restored they would be like fire and the Edomites would be like kindling. Israel would consume them and retake everything they had lost.

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Obadiah 1:1-21 Summary