This is the vision of Obadiah. This is what the Lord God says about Edom: We have heard a message from the Lord. A messenger has been sent among the nations, saying, “Attack! Let’s go attack Edom!”
Don’t lose courage; rumors will spread through the land, but don’t be afraid. One rumor comes this year, and another comes the next year. There will be rumors of terrible fighting in the country, of rulers fighting against rulers.
Someone will open the way and lead the people out. The people will break through the gate and leave the city where they were held captive. Their king will go out in front of them, and the Lord will lead them.”