The Vision of Obadiah verses 1-21.In Obadiah, the Lord spoke to the prophet about the land of Edom. He spoke of an envoy that went to the various nations and said to arise and prepare for battle. God warned them about their pride, too, saying that they were not too good to be defeated. The vision of Obadiah: The Hebrew name Obadiah means “Worshipper of Yahweh” or “Servant of Yahweh.” There are 13 “Obadiahs” in the Old Testament, and one of these may the Obadiah who wrote this book. An Obadiah was an officer in King Ahab of Israel’s court and hid God’s prophets in a cave 1 Kings 18:3. An Obadiah was by King Jehoshaphat of Judah sent to teach the law in the cities of Judah 2 Chron. 17:7. An Obadiah was one of the overseers who helped repair the temple in the days of Josiah, King of Judah 2 Chron. 34:12. An Obadiah was a priest in the days of Nehemiah Neh. 10:5. Obadiah’s prophecy is unique because he doesn’t deal with Judah or Israel much at all. His focus is on the sin of Edom and the judgment coming upon them