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The prophecy is explicitly “concerning Edom,” announcing that nations are summoned against it and that it will be brought down (Obadiah 1:1–2). Edom is condemned for pride and for violence against Jacob (Obadiah 1:3; Obadiah 1:10).
1The vision of Obadiah. This is what the Lord Yahweh says about Edom. We have heard news from Yahweh, and an ambassador is sent among the nations, saying, "Arise, and let`s rise up against her in battle.
2Behold, I have made you small among the nations. You are greatly despised.