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Obadiah 1:21

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the LORD’s.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Deliverers will rise up on Mount Zion to bring justice to Mount Esau, and the kingdom will belong to the LORD.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God's people will rise up to make things right, and his kingdom will win in the end.

📚 Historical Context

The book of Obadiah is a prophetic message from the Old Testament, written during a time of conflict when the nation of Edom, descendants of Esau, allied with Babylon to attack and plunder Judah. This verse concludes the prophecy by foretelling God's deliverance for Mount Zion (representing Jerusalem and God's people) and judgment on Edom for their pride and betrayal. It emphasizes God's ultimate sovereignty, assuring that justice will prevail in the midst of historical turmoil.

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