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Obadiah
The prophet of the Bible's shortest book, who pronounced judgement on Edom.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Scholarly — supported scholarly belief · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleThe shortest book in the Old Testament — a single oracle against Edom for its violence against its brother Judah.
Obadiah 1:10
ScholarlyIt reflects Edom's part in the sack of Jerusalem in 586 BC.
6th-c. setting; Edom and the fall of Jerusalem
Where in scripture
ObadiahIn art
