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Obadiah — The Shortest Old Testament Book Quiz

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Obadiah — The Shortest Old Testament Book Quiz

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1. Against which nation is the book of Obadiah primarily directed?

A.Babylon

B.Edom

C.Moab

D.Philistia

2. How many verses does the book of Obadiah contain?

A.12 verses

B.18 verses

C.21 verses

D.31 verses

3. What familial relationship did the Edomites have with Israel according to biblical history?

A.Cousins through Abraham

B.Descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother

C.Descendants of Isaac's concubines

D.Unrelated neighboring nation

4. In what event did the Edomites betray Israel, which Obadiah condemns?

A.During the Egyptian plagues

B.When Jerusalem fell to invaders

C.During the wilderness wanderings

D.When Solomon built the temple

5. What geographical feature is mentioned as a symbol of Edom's false confidence in Obadiah?

A.The Dead Sea

B.Mount Seir

C.The Jordan River

D.The Red Sea

6. What restoration promise does Obadiah make to Israel?

A.Restoration of Solomon's wealth

B.Possession of Edomite territory

C.Return from Babylonian exile with expanded borders

D.Rebuilding of the First Temple

7. Who proclaimed the vision of Obadiah's prophecy?

A.Isaiah

B.Jeremiah

C.Obadiah

D.An unnamed prophet

8. What principle does Obadiah convey about the consequences of violence against God's people?

A.Violence will be forgotten in time

B.Violence results in temporary hardship

C.Violence against God's people will be repaid on the perpetrators

D.Violence is only punished if it continues

9. Which major prophetic book contains an oracle against Edom that is very similar to Obadiah?

A.Isaiah

B.Jeremiah

C.Ezekiel

D.Daniel

10. What does Obadiah say about the 'Day of the Lord' in relation to all nations?

A.It applies only to Edom

B.It will bring restoration only to Israel

C.It is near for all nations and each will receive according to their deeds

D.It has already passed

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