Episode 22: Obadiah — The Fall of Pride

Obadiah is considered the shortest book in the entire Old Testament, with barely 21 verses. It was likely written in the 6th century BC, though some scholars place it as early as the 9th century BC, which fuels debate over whether it was contemporary with Elijah or with the prophets of the Babylonian exile. The prophecy is directed at Edom, a neighboring nation of Israel descended from Esau, brother of Jacob, which adds a layer of family rivalry to the message. An interesting detail: Obadiah means "servant of the LORD" in Hebrew, yet we know almost nothing about the prophet beyond his name. The book was likely written in response to Edom's conduct during the fall of Jerusalem, when instead of helping their Israelite kin, they handed them over to their enemies.

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