Who
Wrote the book of Obadiah
Obadiah
The main theme of the book of Obadiah
A. The wisdom of kings
B. The justice of God's judgment
C. The rituals of worship
D. The genealogy of prophets
B. The justice of God's judgment
Obadiah is a _____ prophet
Minor prophet
The nation Obadiah is prophesying
Edom
Number of chapters in Obadiah
1
Who was violent against Jacob?
Esau
The predicted fate of Edom
Edom will be destroyed.
The sin of Edom highlighted in Obadiah
Pride
Violence against Jacob and gloating over their distress.
Edom's brother nation
Jerusalem
How is the pride of Edom described?
A. As insignificant
B. As justifiable
C. As excessive and leading to their downfall
D. As a positive trait
C. As excessive and leading to their downfall
Whose mighty men shall be destroyed?
Teman
What will happen to the alliances of Edom?
Their allies will betray them.
Obadiah is the ______ in the bible
Shortest
The conflict that is referenced in Obadiah's prophecy
Jerusalem
Obadiah criticizes Edom for their violence and betrayal against Jerusalem.
How does Obadiah contrast the fortunes of Edom and Jacob?
Edom will see destruction
Jacob will see restoration
Who is mentioned in Obadiah 1:6?
Esau, father of the Edomite nation
According to Obadiah's prophecy, what will happen to the house of Jacob?
The house of Jacob will be restored
The last word of Obadiah
Lord's
"...and the kingdom shall be the Lord's"
Where will there be deliverance?
Mount Zion
How did Edom react when Jerusalem was robbed?
They watched from a distance.
"Stood aloof"
Who shall possess Gilead?
Benjamin
The metaphor Obadiah used to describe Edom's downfall
Like an eagle falling from the sky
According to verse 8, what will be destroyed in Edom?
Wisdom
The exiles of the host of the people of Israel shall possess which land?
Land of the Canaanites
The way in which the house of Esau will be destroyed
Fire - it will be burned to the ground