TheWay BibleObadiah KJV
Old Testament · 1 chapter · 21 verses · about 3 minutes to read
The shortest book in the Old Testament, one chapter against Edom for standing by while Jerusalem was plundered. The pride of the heart deceives those who think themselves unreachable.
Author: ObadiahDate uncertainTheme: pride brought down
Chapters
Outline of Obadiah
Key verses
The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground?
For the day of the LORD is near upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head.
And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the LORD’s.
Well-known verses in Obadiah
The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee, thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground? Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the LORD.
How long Obadiah is
Chapters: 1Verses: 21Words: about 669Read in: about 3 minutes
Obadiah is the 31st book of the Bible and the 31st of the Old Testament, between Amos and Jonah. Compare all 66 books →
Common questions
Who wrote the book of Obadiah?
Obadiah.
When was Obadiah written?
The date is uncertain.
What is the book of Obadiah about?
The shortest book in the Old Testament, one chapter against Edom for standing by while Jerusalem was plundered. The pride of the heart deceives those who think themselves unreachable.
How long is Obadiah?
Obadiah has 21 verses in the King James Version — about 669 words.
How long does it take to read Obadiah?
about 3 minutes at an ordinary reading pace of about 200 words a minute.
How many verses are in Obadiah?
21.
Where is Obadiah in the Bible?
Obadiah is the 31st book of the Bible and the 31st of the Old Testament, between Amos and Jonah.
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