a1:11
bDeut 22:1-4
cMatt 25:41-46
dAmos 1:9

‏ Obadiah 11

1:11  a Outside of this book, nothing specific is known of Edom’s role during the various Babylonian invasions of Judah (in 605, 597, and 586 BC). Responsibility toward one’s neighbor is a specific requirement of God’s law (e.g., Deut 22:1-4  b; cp. Matt 25:41-46  c), especially when there is either a specific “treaty of brotherhood” (Amos 1:9  d) or a historical relationship that is regarded as fraternal (see study note on Obad 1:6).
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