Obadiah
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Injustice
Cruelty and Violence
Intolerance
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Cruelty and Violence in Obadiah

1. The Israelites hear "a rumor from the Lord" telling them to start a war with the Edomites. 1, 8

2. God tells Israelites to "destroy the wise men out of Edom" and to slaughter "everyone of the mount of Esau." 8-9

3. God will burn all the heathen to death, "for the LORD hath spoken it." 16-18