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Obadiah’s Intended Audience Is Edom
- Obadiah is directed to Edom, not Israel or Judah, addressing their behavior as a neighboring people.
- The book expects covenant-like responsibility from Edom because they descend from Esau and are closely tied to Israel.
Petra Visit Frames Edom’s Pride
- Marty describes visiting Petra and how its rock facades and natural defenses created a sense of impenetrability.
- He connects Petra's fortress geography to Edom's pride and perceived safety in Obadiah's prophecy.
Petra’s Narrow Passages Built Confidence
- Marty recalls Petra's narrow approach and how invaders couldn't bring armies through its passages.
- He uses that memory to illustrate why Edom felt secure and how that shaped their behavior.