Obadiah 1:9 net — Your warriors will be shattered, O Teman, so that everyone will be destroyed from Esau’s mountain!

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"Your warriors will be shattered, O Teman, so that everyone will be destroyed from Esau’s mountain!"

— Obadiah 1:9, NET Bible

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Obadiah 1 — Context

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How the people of Esau will be thoroughly plundered! Their hidden valuables will be ransacked!

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All your allies will force you from your homeland! Your treaty partners will deceive you and overpower you. Your trusted friends will set an ambush for you that will take you by surprise!

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At that time,” the LORD says,“I will destroy the wise sages of Edom, the advisers from Esau’s mountain!

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Your warriors will be shattered, O Teman, so that everyone will be destroyed from Esau’s mountain!

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Edom’s Treachery Against Judah“Because you violently slaughtered your relatives, the people of Jacob, shame will cover you, and you will be destroyed forever.

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You stood aloof while strangers took his army captive, and foreigners advanced to his gates. When they cast lots over Jerusalem, you behaved as though you were in league with them.

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You should not have gloated when your relatives suffered calamity. You should not have rejoiced over the people of Judah when they were destroyed. You should not have boasted when they suffered adversity.

Obadiah 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Obadiah 1:9 say?
Obadiah 1:9 in the NET Bible reads: “Your warriors will be shattered, O Teman, so that everyone will be destroyed from Esau’s mountain!”
Where is Obadiah 1:9 in the Bible?
Obadiah 1:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Obadiah, chapter 1, verse 9.
Who wrote Obadiah?
Obadiah is traditionally attributed to Obadiah (otherwise unknown). It was written c. 586–550 BC.
What is the book of Obadiah about?
The shortest book in the Old Testament is a single chapter of judgment against Edom — Esau's descendants — for gloating over Judah's destruction. It ends with a confident note: "the kingdom shall be the LORD's."
What are the major themes of Obadiah?
Obadiah explores themes including Judgment on Edom, Pride, The Day of the LORD, God's Kingdom. These themes shape the meaning and context of Obadiah 1:9.
What translation should I read Obadiah 1:9 in?
Obadiah 1:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Obadiah 1:9?
Obadiah 1:9 reads (NET): “Your warriors will be shattered, O Teman, so that everyone will be destroyed from Esau’s mountain!” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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