Obadiah 1:2
The Scripture
(2) Behold, I have made thee small among the heathen: thou art greatly despised.
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
Numbers 24:18I Samuel 2:7I Samuel 2:8Job 34:25Job 34:26Job 34:27Job 34:28Job 34:29Psalms 107:39Psalms 107:40Isaiah 23:9Ezekiel 29:15
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