Old Testament · Minor Prophets
Obadiah Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of Obadiah: judgement on Edom.
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What is the primary theme of the book of Obadiah?
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Answer: A. Judgment against Edom
Obadiah primarily pronounces judgment against Edom for their violence against Jacob (Israel), as seen in Obadiah 1:10-14.
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Which neighboring nation is specifically targeted for judgment in Obadiah?
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Answer: D. Edom
Edom, descended from Esau, is the main nation addressed in Obadiah for their violence and pride (Obadiah 1:1-9).
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What principle of divine justice does Obadiah emphasize regarding Edom?
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Answer: D. As you have done, it shall be done to you
Obadiah 1:15 states this principle of retributive justice - your deeds will return upon your own head.
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How does Obadiah end his prophecy?
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Answer: D. The kingdom shall be the Lord's
The book concludes with 'And the kingdom shall be the Lord's' (Obadiah 1:21).
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What does Obadiah prophesy about Mount Zion?
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Answer: D. There will be deliverance and it will be holy
Obadiah 1:17 declares that on Mount Zion there will be deliverance and it will be holy.
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What was the relationship between Edom and Israel according to Obadiah?
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Answer: D. They were brother nations (descendants of Esau and Jacob)
Obadiah refers to the Edomites as Jacob's brothers, since Edom descended from Esau and Israel from Jacob.
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According to Obadiah, what is the reason for Edom's downfall?
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Answer: D. Violence against Jacob
Obadiah condemns Edom for violence and violence-related treachery against Israel, especially during Israel’s distress (Obadiah 1:10-14).
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According to Obadiah, what specific sin did Edom commit against Jacob?
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Answer: C. They stood by while strangers carried away Jacob's wealth and cast lots for Jerusalem
Obadiah 1:11 describes how Edom stood aloof while foreigners plundered Jerusalem and cast lots for it.
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Who does Obadiah say will be like fire that consumes Edom?
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Answer: D. The house of Jacob and the house of Joseph
Obadiah 1:18 says the house of Jacob will be fire and the house of Joseph a flame to consume Edom.
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What is the significance of the phrase 'the day of the Lord' in Obadiah?
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Answer: C. A future time of God's judgment
Obadiah refers to 'the day of the Lord' as a future time when God will judge Edom and restore Israel (Obadiah 1:15).
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What does Obadiah say about Edom's pride?
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Answer: D. Their pride has deceived them because they dwell in high rocky places
Obadiah 1:3 states that the pride of their heart has deceived them, referring to their dwelling in rocky heights.
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What is the 'Day of the Lord' that Obadiah mentions?
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Answer: D. A day of judgment coming upon all nations
Obadiah 1:15 speaks of the Day of the Lord being near upon all nations for judgment.
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What does Obadiah prophesy about the extent of Israel's future territory?
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Answer: C. They will possess the land of Edom and expand into Philistine territory
Obadiah 1:19-20 describes the expansion of Israelite territory including Edom and Philistine lands.
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Who are the 'saviors' mentioned in the final verse of Obadiah?
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Answer: D. Deliverers who will go up to Mount Zion to judge Mount Esau
Obadiah 1:21 speaks of saviors/deliverers ascending Mount Zion to judge Mount Esau.
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In what historical context was the book of Obadiah likely written?
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Answer: A. Around the time of Edom's participation in the destruction of Jerusalem
Obadiah is believed to be written shortly after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC, when Edom rejoiced over Israel’s fall (Obadiah 1:10-14).
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Answer key
- A. Judgment against Edom
- D. Edom
- D. As you have done, it shall be done to you
- D. The kingdom shall be the Lord's
- D. There will be deliverance and it will be holy
- D. They were brother nations (descendants of Esau and Jacob)
- D. Violence against Jacob
- C. They stood by while strangers carried away Jacob's wealth and cast lots for Jerusalem
- D. The house of Jacob and the house of Joseph
- C. A future time of God's judgment
- D. Their pride has deceived them because they dwell in high rocky places
- D. A day of judgment coming upon all nations
- C. They will possess the land of Edom and expand into Philistine territory
- D. Deliverers who will go up to Mount Zion to judge Mount Esau
- A. Around the time of Edom's participation in the destruction of Jerusalem
About the book of Obadiah
Obadiah is the 31st book of the Bible and belongs to the Minor Prophets section of the Old Testament. It has 1 chapter. Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament, a single chapter announcing judgement on Edom for its pride and its treatment of Judah.
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