Obadiah 1:1

New International Reader's Version

This is the vision about Edom that Obadiah had. Here is what the Lord and King says about Edom. We’ve heard a message from the Lord. A messenger was sent to the nations. The Lord told him to say, “Get up! Let us go and make war against Edom.”

Cross References

Genesis 25:30

He said to Jacob, “Quick! I’m very hungry! Let me have some of that red stew!” That’s why he was also named Edom.

Genesis 36:8

So Esau made his home in the hill country of Seir. Esau was also called Edom.

Genesis 36:9

Here is the story of the family line of Esau. He’s the father of the people of Edom. They live in the hill country of Seir.

Psalm 137:7

Lord, remember what the people of Edom did on the day Jerusalem fell. “Tear it down!” they cried. “Tear it down to the ground!”

Isaiah 21:11

Here is a prophecy against Edom that the Lord gave me. Someone is calling out to me from the land of Seir. He says, “Guard, when will the night be over? Guard, how soon will it end?”

Isaiah 21:12

The guard answers, “Morning is coming, but the night will return. If you want to ask again, come back and ask.”

Isaiah 30:4

Their officials have gone to the city of Zoan. Their messengers have arrived in Hanes.

Jeremiah 25:17

So I took the cup from the Lord’s hand. I made all the nations to which he sent me drink from it.

Jeremiah 25:21

Edom, Moab, Ammon

Jeremiah 51:46

You will hear about terrible things that are happening in Babylon. But do not lose hope. Do not be afraid. You will hear one thing this year. And you will hear something else next year. You will hear about awful things in the land. You will hear about one ruler fighting against another.

Ezekiel 35:1

A message from the Lord came to me. The Lord said,

Joel 3:19

But Egypt will be deserted. Edom will become a dry and empty desert. They did terrible harm to the people of Judah. My people were not guilty of doing anything wrong. But Egypt and Edom spilled their blood anyway.

Micah 2:13

I will open the way for you to return. I will march in front of you. You will break through the city gates and go free. I am your King. I will pass through the gates in front of you. I, the Lord, will lead the way.”

Matthew 24:6

You will hear about wars. You will also hear people talking about future wars. Don’t be alarmed. Those things must happen. But the end still isn’t here.

Mark 13:7

You will hear about wars. You will also hear people talking about future wars. Don’t be alarmed. These things must happen. But the end still isn’t here.