| Testament: | Old |
| Description: | Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament and is focused on the judgment against the nation of Edom. Obadiah prophesies the destruction of Edom for its pride and mistreatment of its brother nation, Israel. The book also contains a message of hope, pointing to the eventual restoration and sovereignty of Israel on Mount Zion. |
| Chapters: | 1 |
| Author name: | Obadiah (traditionally attributed) |
| Written date: | Around 586 BC |
| Location: | Judah |
| Genre: | Prophetic |
| Chapter count: | 1 |
| Verse count: | 21 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Audience: | The people of Edom and Judah |
| Theme: | Judgment on Edom and restoration of Israel |
| Key verses: | Obadiah 1:3-4; Obadiah 1:15; Obadiah 1:21 |
| Summary: | Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament and contains a prophecy against the nation of Edom for their arrogance and hostility toward Judah. The book also speaks of the Day of the Lord and the restoration of God’s people. |
| Outline: | I. Judgment on Edom (1:1-16)
II. Restoration of Israel (1:17-21) |