21 lines
610 B
Markdown
21 lines
610 B
Markdown
# General Information:
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In verses 16-21, Yahweh speaks through Obadiah to tell the people of Judah that they will possess the land of Edom.
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# People from the Negev will possess the mountain of Esau
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"The Israelites in the Negev will take the land of the Edomites"
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# the people of the lowlands
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This refers to Israelites in the western foothills of Israel who will capture the land of the Philistines in battle.
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# They will possess
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Here "They" appears to refer to the people of Israel in general.
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# Benjamin will possess
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"the tribe of Benjamin will possess" or "the descendants of Benjamin will possess"
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