Translations
Modern
The deliverers will ascend Mount Zion to rule over the mountains of Esau. And the kingdom will belong to the LORD.
Traditional
And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the Lord’s.
Literal
And those delivering will go up onto Mount Zion to judge the mountains of Esau, and the kingdom will be unto YHWH.
Latin
Et ascendent salvatores in montem Sion judicare montem Esau, et erit Domino regnum.
Original
Hebrew
English
The deliverers will ascend Mount Zion to rule over the mountains of Esau. And the kingdom will belong to the LORD.
Notes
Mount Zion: God's people would climb his holy mountain to rule over (or to judge) the mountains of their ancient enemy Edom. This would be a sign of the coming universal kingdom.
History moves toward a day when the Lord will rule over the whole world as his kingdom. This message gives hope to God’s people and warns the nations that ignore him.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Obadiahc. 585 BC
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions Mount Esau: Mountainous region of Edom; judgment prophesied by Obadiah
Glossary
Topics
Edomites: Prophecies Concerning Esau: Mount of Edom, Called Mount of Esau Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration The Edomites: Country of: Called Mount of Esau Zion: Restoration of, Promised