Obadiah

The book of Obadiah is comprised of but one chapter of 21 verses. It is the shortest book in the Old Testament. Of the personal history of the prophet nothing is known. Some identify him with Obadiah mentioned in II Chron. 17:7, who was sent by Jehoshaphat to teach in the cities of Judah, but his identification is exceedingly doubtful. It is probable that the prophet was a native of Judah, for all his interests seem to be centered in the south. The prophecy of Obadiah has been dated very early...