entered his gates and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were like one of them (Obad 1:10–11). Several verses of this brief book reinforce the familial connection between Edom and Judah. For instance, Obadiah 1:8 connects Edom to “Mount Esau,” and Obadiah 1:18 contrasts the “house of Jacob” with the “house of Esau.” To better understand what is going on in this snapshot of family history, we can consult resources using the following interpretive steps.