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What is the shortest book in the Old Testament?
Joel
Micah
Obadiah
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Click to reveal the answerThe answer is: Obadiah
Only containing one chapter, and notoriously difficult to find in a hurry!
Obadiah, often slipping under the radar with just a single chapter, adds a punch-packed story to the Old Testament. In fact, it's surprising how much depth this tiny book covers! Written during turbulent times, Obadiah addresses a grand theme: the juggernaut conflict between Israel and Edom. Imagine a family feud between two brothers—Jacob (representing Israel) and Esau (Edom)—playing out over centuries. Obadiah's main message hails judgment against Edom for its betrayal during Israel's crisis. Pretty powerful stuff for such a small volume!
Trivia time: Did you know that the name "Obadiah" means "servant of Yahweh"? This reflects a humble but significant role as a messenger from God in delivering a warning and a call for justice. Plus, Obadiah resonates in other scripture; aspects of his prophecy echo throughout the prophets' writings like Isaiah and Jeremiah, who touch upon themes of judgment and restoration.
Another cool experiment in history: Obadiah was likely written during or after the Babylonian Conquest, highlighting God’s concern for His people despite the disastrous circumstance. Stories from little-known texts like this invite us to delve deeper into a scavenger hunt across there, integrating links to larger biblical narratives and encouraging readers to engage in the rich tapestry of history woven through every scripture. Considering how it might be easy to overlook, every verse carries significance when we take the time to explore!
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Which Old Testament prophet was given a book to eat by God?
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Malachi is the last book of the Old Testament
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Other than the Psalms, which is the only other Old Testament book that begins with the letter 'P'?
...is the last book of the Old Testament?
Zechariah
Revelation
Micah
...is the 3rd book of the Old Testament?
Leviticus
1 Samuel
Ruth
Which of these books is not in the Old Testament?
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Hebrews
How many books are there in the Old Testament?
29
37
39