Obadiah

This is the shortest book in the Old Testament—only one chapter long. It reads like a final verdict in an ancient family feud between Israel and the nation of Edom. When Jerusalem was attacked, the Edomites didn't just watch; they cheered and even helped capture the fleeing Israelites.

Obadiah warns them that their pride will bring them down. The principle is severe: God watches how you treat His people when they are vulnerable. God's judgment on Edom was harsh, but does He ever show mercy to brutal enemies? We find the surprising answer in the story of Jonah.