Introduction There are three main doctrines in the twenty-one verses of Obadiah’s prophecy: The Sovereign LORD’s control of all nations, his absolute hatred of sin, and his unfailing love for his chosen people. It was written at a time of national disaster and therefore offers hope and comfort to the poor of the land and the homesick and weary exiles. It is for them a light glowing in the darkness, a healing balm, a reminder that ‘his anger lasts only a moment, but his favour lasts a lifetime; weeping