OBADIAH—NOTE ON OBADIAH 1:1 THUS SAYS THE LORD GOD was a common
expression among the prophets, indicating that the prophet reports
God’s own words. RISE UP! God is calling the nations to go to war
against Edom (compare Isaiah 13:2).
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OBADIAH—NOTE ON OBADIAH 1:2 Edom is insignificant among the nations.
Just as Edom gloated over Judah (vv. Obadiah 1:12), so other nations
disrespect Edom. This contrasts with Edom’s own pride. The Edomites
dwell in the mountainous region east of the Arabah, with elevations up
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OBADIAH—NOTE ON OBADIAH 1:5 Edom will be thoroughly DESTROYED, with
nothing remaining.
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OBADIAH—NOTE ON OBADIAH 1:7 The past-tense verbs speak about a
future event as though it were already completed (compare vv. Obadiah
1:5). Just as Edom betrayed its own brother Jacob (vv. Obadiah 1:10,
Obadiah 1:12), so Edom’s own allies will turn against it. THOSE WHO
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OBADIAH—NOTE ON OBADIAH 1:8 ON THAT DAY refers back to vv. Obadiah
1:1 and looks toward “the day of the LORD” in v. Obadiah 1:15.
Neither Edom’s political skill nor its military strength can provide
national security (compare Jeremiah 49:7, Jeremiah 49:22). TEMAN is
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OBADIAH—NOTE ON OBADIAH 1:10 ON THE DAY THAT YOU STOOD ALOOF... YOU
WERE LIKE ONE OF THEM criticizes the Edomites for failing to give
military support to neighboring Jerusalem when it was wrongfully
attacked.
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OBADIAH—NOTE ON OBADIAH 1:12 These verses spell out Edom’s violent
acts. The Edomites took advantage of Judah’s situation during the
Babylonian crisis (Psalms 137:7; Ezekiel 25:12; Ezekiel 35:1).
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OBADIAH—NOTE ON OBADIAH 1:15 The Edomites should stop harming
God’s people because (FOR) the day of God’s universal judgment is
near. On THE DAY OF THE LORD, see note on Amos 5:18–20; see also The
Day of the Lord in the Prophets.) AS YOU HAVE DONE. The link between
misdeeds and judgment shows the pu... [ Continue Reading ]
OBADIAH—NOTE ON OBADIAH 1:16 AS YOU HAVE DRUNK is a common biblical
metaphor (compare Isaiah 51:17; Jeremiah 25:15; Ezekiel 23:31;
Revelation 14:10). Experiencing God’s wrath is like getting drunk on
wine that brings pain and destruction instead of joy.
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OBADIAH—NOTE ON OBADIAH 1:17 MOUNT ZION is the place where Yahweh
dwelt among and for his people. Those taking refuge in him will be
delivered from the coming wrath (Isaiah 14:32). Zion’s blessings
were available to Gentiles (1 Kings 8:41; Isaiah 2:2). THEIR OWN
POSSESSIONS is a reference to the Pro... [ Continue Reading ]
OBADIAH—NOTE ON OBADIAH 1:19 All of Israel, including the EXILES far
away, will return. Much of the Promised Land was lost over the years,
but all of it will be regained.
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OBADIAH—NOTE ON OBADIAH 1:21 SAVIORS. Those appointed by God to
deliver the people and bring just government. The Lord has always been
King over the nations (v. Obadiah 1:1), but here the prophet promises
God’s future rule from MOUNT ZION, that is, Jerusalem. Jesus will
rule over the whole earth whe... [ Continue Reading ]