It started as a rivalry between two brothers. Promised twins destined to be a nation with the older serving the younger. Esau, the elder of the two men whose loins produced the country of Edom, would often have conflicts with Jacob, whose group of sons formed Israel. Due to internal problems and strife, these two tribes, bonded by blood, would become a fester of pain and struggle towards each other in a land full of hostile empires and nations. During an exile of Israel, a message was sent by the prophet Obadiah to the people who lived on Mount Seir, known as the Edomites. “I will make you insignificant amongst the nations.”

The book of Obadiah, a single chapter with twenty-one verses, is a divine revelation to the people called Edom. It stands among the multitude of other prophets in the Bible, all of whom conveyed God’s displeasure with the people who made their dwellings in a fortified stronghold. Despite its brevity, this book serves as a powerful reminder to Edom that nothing is beyond the power of God and His mighty hand.

“The Judgment of Edom” is a Biblical study for the modern-day believer of learning what issues plagued the Edomite people not to repeat the same mistakes. This book focuses on pride, betrayal, our enemies, the golden rule, and a restoration to a better life. By looking at Edom, studying the book of Obadiah is the means of educating oneself on how to become the person God desires and staying away from His fury. Begin your spiritual journey with tenacity and faith to gain the knowledge and wisdom from “The Judgment of Edom.”