Obadiah, the prophet, authored the shortest book in the Old Testament, delivering a powerful prophecy concerning Edom. His work provides a succinct overview of the causes and resolution of the longstanding rivalry between Jacob/Israel and Esau/Edom. Obadiah places himself in the background, identifying only as a servant, focusing solely on conveying God's message. He appears as a competent writer, expressing himself passionately and poetically, with a soft and empathetic heart, even toward his enemies. Beyond this, Obadiah remains an enigma. His prophecy reveals clear indicators of the end time, confirming Edom's role in a confederacy against Israel and the formation of an evil alliance at that time. God, as the prime mover of world affairs, sends a messenger among the nations to rise up against Edom, orchestrating events through political and diplomatic mechanisms to fulfill His purpose. Obadiah emphasizes that it is God's decree to bring about Edom's national deflation, aiming to make the Edomites recognize their accountability for their actions and face severe punishment. The prophecy strikes at the root of Edom's problem—pride of heart. Living in nearly uninhabitable, impregnable territory, the Edomites believed themselves invincible, secure in fortresses carved from rock. This pride, likened to a boiling stew, echoes Esau's heated anger and haughtiness, a trait passed to his descendants. God, however, declares that no matter how high Edom considers herself, from there He will bring her down, humbling her as He will all who exalt themselves.