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Obadiah |
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served as a prophet to Judah possibly around 853 b.c. |
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Climate of the times |
Edom was a constant thorn in Judah's side. The Edomites often participated in attacks initiated by other enemies. |
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Main message |
God will judge Edom for its evil actions toward God's people. |
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Importance of message |
Just as Edom was destroyed and disappeared as a nation, so God will destroy proud and wicked people. |
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Contemporary prophets |
Elijah (875-848 b.c.), |