OBADIAH Judgement is pronounced. Obadiah・s oracle against Edom as sentenced by Yahweh Himself is severe and without hope for future restoration of this people. Edom・s crime and reason for judgement is explained by Obadiah in this sense, ：you stood by on the day of your brother・s captivity; and rejoiced over the children of Judah in the day of their destruction .； Edom has displeased God by their consistent violence and hatred for their brother Jacob. Now Yahweh・s judgement is passed, and there is no hope of restoration. This seems very contrary to the promise God gave Abraham in Genesis 17:7-9. Woul