Author

Obadiah

Written

~586–553 BC

Testament

Old Testament

Chapters

1

Key Theme

God's judgment on Edom for its pride and hostility toward Israel.

Written For

The people of Judah and Edom

Introduction of Obadiah

Obadiah, meaning “servant of the Lord,” is named after its author and is the shortest book in the Old Testament. Likely written in the 6th century BC after Jerusalem’s fall, the prophet delivers a focused message against the nation of Edom. Though short, Obadiah’s prophecy carries strong themes of pride, betrayal between brother nations, and God’s ultimate justice. The book raises the question of how God deals with those who harm His people and whether humility might have changed their fate.