This obadiah is in the time of king ahab and elijah is not the same obadiah the prophet that wrote the book named after him. Obadiah niv obadiahs vision the vision of bible gateway. Obadiah is a book in the old testament which recounts the vision held by the man for whom it is named. They debate its author and date of composition, and they point to the striking similarity between passages in obadiah and jeremiah to question whether obadiah. Wee haue heard a rumour from the lord, and an ambassador is sent among the heathen. Its authorship is difficult to date but was possibly written about 853841 b. Biblemesh though obadiah spoke repeatedly of edomher sins and her impending punishmentsthe book has a universal message, for as the prophet warned, the day of the. It is comprised of a single oracle, spoken by a prophet of that name. Book of obadiah bible quiz books of the bible quiz series. This was created to assess how well you know the book. This is what the sovereign lord says about edom we have heard a.
The fourth book of the minor prophets, and the thirtyfirst of the bible, is the book of obadiah. Obadiah with only one chapter and a total of 21 verses is the shortest book of the old testament and is shorter than most of the books in the new testament. Book of obadiah bible quiz books of the bible quiz series 4 kindle edition by buburuz, tyra. Obadiah has the dubious distinction of being the shortest book in the old testament. The bible obadiah, nation of edomites and their punishment. In striking contrast, the house of jacob would reclaim its lands obadiah 1. This is what the sovereign lord says about edom we have heard a message from the lord. The authors name is obadiah, which means servant or worshiper of the lord. It is considered the shortest book in the bible because of this. This is the central message of the bible so clearly presented in the little book penned by an ancient prophet named obadiah.
Some have thought that this is the same obadiah that was ahabs steward in 2 chronicles 17. Your quiz grade can be obtained by clicking on the grade button. Gods judgment on the unbelieving gentiles who opposed god. The judgment predicted in the book of obadiah is directed against one particular nation only. The bible does not reveal anything regarding the prophet obadiah. Obadiah, the shortest book in the old testament, is only 21 verses long. So obadiah is just a prophet who wrote one of the great prophecies of the scripture.
Arise yee, and let vs rise vp against her in battell. Book of obadiah overview insight for living ministries. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading book of obadiah bible quiz books of the bible quiz series 4. Containing over 20 bible study questions and answers, this book encompasses the entire book of obadiah, in question and scripture answer format, all in. The purpose of obadiah is to show that god will judge all those who are. An envoy was sent to the nations to say, rise, let us go against her for battle see, i will make you small among the nations.
This book consists of one chapter and only 21 verses therein. Introduction the author the author of the book is named obadiah which means servant of yahweh. The book gives us an example of how god will punish the enemies of judah. The ultimate bible quiz book test your knowledge of the bible with over 150 challenging questions and answers. What sets obadiah apart from the rest of the bible. Even though it could cost obadiah his life he followed elijahs instructions. Pusey said, god has willed that his name alone and this brief prophecy should be known to the world.
The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who live in the clefts of the rocks and make. An obadiah was an officer in king ahab of israels court and hid gods prophets in a. Book of obadiah bible survey what are the major prophets and minor. Watch our overview video on the book of obadiah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. It is the shortest book in the whole of the old testament, containing only one chapter and twentyone verses. The hebrew name obadiah means worshipper of yahweh or servant of yahweh. In this, the shortest book of the old testament, it seems the prophet obadiah. Book of obadiah bible quiz books of the bible quiz series 4. Obadiah verse 1 identifies the author of the book of obadiah as the prophet obadiah. Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5 video. Obadiah is a prophet of god who uses this opportunity to condemn edom for sins against both god and israel.
The ultimate bible quiz book is a fun and interactive way to learn the most important aspects of the bible, and the perfect supplement to your bible study. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. There is no additional information about this prophet, even though the name obadiah is frequently found in the old testament, identifying at least a dozen different persons. The shortest book in the old testament and among all the writing prophets, obadiah provides an overview of the message presented in each of the writing prophets.
This summary of the book of obadiah provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of obadiah. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The continuing dispute between jacobisrael and esau. This book is an oracle about the divine judgment of the man named edom and the manner by which israel would be restored. Lift up your heads, o gates, and be lifted up, o ancient doors, that the king of glory may come in.
Our online book of obadiah trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Obadiah verse 1 identifies the author of the book of obadiah as the prophet. I have received a message from yahweh, a herald has been sent throughout the nations. The one chapter of obadiah quiz 10 questions fun trivia quizzes. Obadiah is a little book, but it is an example of an atomic bomb in the bible. Thousands of bible trivia questions with scripture references. Introduction to obadiah obadiah verses 1 4 obadiah verses 5 9 obadiah verses 10 16 obadiah verses 17 21 bible quiz on book of obadiah a sermon on the book of obadiah. Interactive bible quiz obadiah rediscovering the bible.
This quiz contains questions about the book of obadiah. The book of obadiah was likely written between 848 and 840 b. Welcome to the study of the shortest book in the word. The last contestant was pete from sunburyonthames, england, united kingdom of great britain and northern. Read the background reading below about the events. The book of obadiah is a book of prophetic oracles. There are obadiahs in the old testament, and one of these may the obadiah who wrote this book. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the. The book of obadiah is an oracle concerning the divine judgment of edom and the restoration of israel.
Go and present yourself to ahab, and i will send rain on the land. The text consists of a single chapter, divided into 21 verses, making it the shortest book in the hebrew bible in judaism and christianity, its authorship is attributed to a prophet who lived in the assyrian period and named himself in the first verse, obadiah. The king james version of the holy bible was used for this quiz. As brief as this book is, scholars raise many questions about it. This book is not addressed to the jewish people but to the nation of edom who were the descendants of esau who was the oldest son of isaac and rebekah and the brother of jacob.