Week 2 - Obadiah: Servant of the Lord

Obadiah is the shortest writing of the Minor Prophets. Obadiah’s name, Servant of the LORD, was very common in Israel. The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia identifies thirteen different Obadiah’s in the Old Testament. We know nothing about Obadiah beyond his name that that he received a revelation from God predicting the downfall of Edom. The occasion of Obadiah’s prophecy is difficult to ascertain. Suggested dates for the book range from the ninth century to the late fourth century B.C. The book names no king or date so the exact historical event is a matter of speculation.