And the captivity of this host of the children of Israel shall possess that of the Canaanites, even unto Zarephath; and the captivity of Jerusalem, which is in Sepharad, shall possess the cities of the south.
The Israelites who were taken captive will come back and reclaim their land from the Canaanites, all the way up to Zarephath. And those from Jerusalem who were scattered to distant places will return to take back the southern cities.
God's people who were scattered are coming home to reclaim what's theirs.
📚 Historical Context
The book of Obadiah was written during the 6th century BC, likely after the Babylonian conquest of Judah, when the Edomites had allied with invaders and betrayed their relatives, the Israelites. This verse prophesies the restoration of the exiled Israelites, promising that they would return and reclaim lands once occupied by others, such as the Canaanites up to Zarephath, and the southern regions. It reflects God's justice in reversing the oppression faced by His people during their captivity.
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