When was Edom completely destroyed?

6th century BC
Archaeological investigation has shown that the nation flourished between the 13th and the 8th century BC and was destroyed after a period of decline in the 6th century BC by the Babylonians.

What happened to Edom after Obadiah?

Through Obadiah, God declared judgment over Edom and prophesied their erasure from history. Babylon overtook Edom 100 years after Obadiah, and they never recovered.

What was Obadiah’s message?

Obadiah’s message, simultaneously occurring both within and outside of historical time, is a message of hope in the midst of a national catastrophe. Obadiah never fails to remind his readers that in the end of time Israel shall receive back what others had taken from her.

When was Edom destroyed by Babylon?

587 B.C.
Historical evidence makes it difficult to explain the intense hatred of thejews for Edom unless the Edomites did actively participate in the destruction of the Temple in 587 B.C.’ This view, which has been commonly held if not often so strongly expressed, seriously overstates the case.

Was Obadiah an Edomite?

According to the Talmud, Obadiah is said to have been a convert to Judaism from Edom, a descendant of Eliphaz, the friend of Job. He is identified with the Obadiah who was the servant of Ahab, and it is said that he was chosen to prophesy against Edom because he was himself an Edomite.

What is Edom called today?

Edom, ancient land bordering ancient Israel, in what is now southwestern Jordan, between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba.

What was Obadiah known for?

He is identified with the Obadiah who was the servant of Ahab, and it is said that he was chosen to prophesy against Edom because he was himself an Edomite. Obadiah is supposed to have received the gift of prophecy for having hidden the “hundred prophets” from the persecution of Jezebel.

What is the meaning of Obadiah?

Definition of Obadiah 1 : a Hebrew prophet. 2 : a prophetic book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture — see Bible Table.

What does it mean to be an Edomite?

Definition of Edomite : a member of a Semitic people living south of the Dead Sea in biblical times.