What is Obadiah about?
A short oracle concerning Edom, violence and the reversal of pride.
This page brings together selected questions about Obadiah, with context, references and links for further study. The aim is not to impose a doctrinal interpretation, but to help you recognise what appears in the text and verify each answer in its cited passage.
What this quiz helps you practise
Questions span different difficulty levels and may cover names, places, narrative sequences, teachings, references and connections within the book itself.
Sample questions and answers
Open each question to reveal the answer, explanation and biblical reference.
In which testament is the book of Obadiah found?
Reference: Obadiah
Obadiah is part of the Old Testament.
In this Old Testament knowledge check, in which testament is the book of Obadiah found?
Reference: Obadiah
Obadiah is part of the Old Testament.
Using a common literary grouping of the 66-book Bible, which book belongs to the same biblical section as Obadiah?
Reference: Common literary grouping; Obadiah; Haggai
Obadiah and Haggai are both in Minor Prophets. This quiz uses a common literary grouping of the 66-book Bible.
How to study Obadiah
When studying Obadiah, begin with the book’s structure and the immediate context of each passage. Place the material in Edom and Judah and within the period described as prophetic oracle against edom. Then compare recurring people, locations, speeches and events. The quiz uses short explanations and references so you can return to the text before accepting an answer.
Historical and geographical context
Period: Prophetic oracle against Edom. Setting: Edom and Judah. These labels provide broad orientation and do not replace close study of each passage.