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Obadiah: (8th century BCE) An Edomite by birth, later converted to Judaism and became a disciple of Elijah. Steward of King Ahab's household. Merited the gift of prophecy after hiding and feeding the prophets whom Jezebel persecuted. His prophecies pertain to the destruction of his native nation, Edom.
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Esau is called Edom because edom means “red,” which was the color of the lentil soup he sold his firstborn right for.
An informed reading of the Book of Obadiah
Overview
The prophet Obadiah was
a contemporary of Elijah the prophet. He lived in the days of King Ahab and his
wicked wife Jezebel. In fact, he was the manager of their entire estate. We
encounter him in the story of Elijah and his confrontations with K...
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