Obd 2-4 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Obad 1:2-4: 1:2-4 I will cut you down: Several messages of judgment rehearse Edom’s specific sins against Israel (1:10-14 ; Jer 49:7-22 ; Ezek 25:12-14 ; 36:5 ;). Edom frequently appears among the nations that opposed Israel and the Lord (Isa 34 ; Ezek 35–36 ; Amos 9:1-15 ). • down to size among the nations ... your own pride: Edom’s rocky topography mimicked Edom’s pride. The height of the mountain fortress that provided their security only emphasizes the height from which Edom would fall. Edomite princes were among the arrogant rulers of the nations (Ezek 32:29 ; cp. Gen 36 ; 1 Chr 1:43-54 ).

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b1:10-14►

cJer 49:7-22►

dEzek 25:12-14►

e36:5►

fIsa 34►

gEzek 35–36►

hAmos 9:1-15►

iEzek 32:29►

jGen 36►

k1 Chr 1:43-54►

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Summary for Obad 1:2-4: 1:2-4 ^a I will cut you down: Several messages of judgment rehearse Edom’s specific sins against Israel (1:10-14 ^b; Jer 49:7-22 ^c; Ezek 25:12-14 ^d; 36:5 ^e;). Edom frequently appears among the nations that opposed Israel and the Lord (Isa 34 ^f; Ezek 35–36 ^g; Amos 9:1-15 ^h).

• down to size among the nations ... your own pride: Edom’s rocky topography mimicked Edom’s pride. The height of the mountain fortress that provided their security only emphasizes the height from which Edom would fall. Edomite princes were among the arrogant rulers of the nations (Ezek 32:29 ⁱ; cp. Gen 36 ^j; 1 Chr 1:43-54 ^k).