Obadiah 1:14
The Scripture
(14) Neither shouldest thou have stood in the crossway, to cut off those of his that did escape; neither shouldest thou have delivered up those of his that did remain in the day of distress.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Obadiah opens with a lament for the city of Tyre, describing its fall and the destruction of its people. The chapter emphasizes the consequences of pride and injustice, warning that God punishes the wicked while showing mercy to the righteous. It sets the tone for the rest of the letter, which predicts Tyre’s downfall and the triumph of God’s judgment.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Amos 1:6Amos 1:9Psalms 31:8Obadiah 1:12Genesis 35:3Isaiah 37:3Jeremiah 30:7
Related verses (shared words)
Obadiah 1:12II Kings 14:10II Chronicles 25:19Job 7:17Job 10:3Job 38:20