Obd 17 | TNotes | STEP | 1:17 Jerusalem would become a refuge for those who escape . A remnant of Judah remained in Jerusalem (see Jer 40:11-12 ). The Lord’s mountain of refuge sharply contrasts with Edom’s failed cliff fortresses. • their inheritance: The land God gave to Abraham (Gen 12:1-7 ) would be returned to his descendants in perpetuity. • the people of Israel: This promise of a return for the people of Judah but not for the Edomites was picked up by the prophet Malachi (Mal 1:4-5 ).

bJer 40:11-12►

cGen 12:1-7►

dMal 1:4-5►

‏ Obadiah 17

1:17 ^a Jerusalem would become a refuge for those who escape. A remnant of Judah remained in Jerusalem (see Jer 40:11-12 ^b). The Lord’s mountain of refuge sharply contrasts with Edom’s failed cliff fortresses.

• their inheritance: The land God gave to Abraham (Gen 12:1-7 ^c) would be returned to his descendants in perpetuity.

• the people of Israel: This promise of a return for the people of Judah but not for the Edomites was picked up by the prophet Malachi (Mal 1:4-5 ^d).