Obadiah 1

The vision— apparently a matter of local politics: Israel’s nearest relative shall not escape her fate.

Obadiah 3

Edom’s military advantage due to the terrain—no sure thing against the judgment of God.

Obadiah 7

Edom, Jacob’s brother, had made friends with Judah’s enemies —fair weather friends — so much fo rpolitical aliances for the sake of military safety….hah!?

Obadiah 10

Summary of the prophecy of doom.

Obadiah 11-14

Moral ourtrage at the betrayal of racial (not to say human) bonds.

Obadiah 15

Generalization of the prophetic word—and a statement of retributive justice.

Obadiah 17-18

The only word of optimism is linked to an intense nationalism.