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They will occupy the fields of Ephraim and Samaria, and Benjamin will possess Gilead. <a href="/nlt/obadiah/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Then my people living in the Negev will occupy the mountains of Edom. Those living in the foothills of Judah will possess the Philistine plains and take over the fields of Ephraim and Samaria. And the people of Benjamin will occupy the land of Gilead. <a href="/esv/obadiah/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Those of the Negeb shall possess Mount Esau, and those of the Shephelah shall possess the land of the Philistines; they shall possess the land of Ephraim and the land of Samaria, and Benjamin shall possess Gilead. <a href="/bsb/obadiah/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Those from the Negev will possess the mountains of Esau; those from the foothills will possess the land of the Philistines. They will occupy the fields of Ephraim and Samaria, and Benjamin will possess Gilead. <a href="/kjv/obadiah/1.htm">King James Bible</a> And they of the south shall possess the mount of Esau; and they of the plain the Philistines: and they shall possess the fields of Ephraim, and the fields of Samaria: and Benjamin shall possess Gilead. <a href="/nkjv/obadiah/1.htm">New King James Version</a> The South shall possess the mountains of Esau, And the Lowland shall possess Philistia. They shall possess the fields of Ephraim And the fields of Samaria. Benjamin shall possess Gilead. <a href="/nasb_/obadiah/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then those of the Negev will possess the mountain of Esau, And those of the Shephelah the Philistine plain; Also, they will possess the territory of Ephraim and the territory of Samaria, And Benjamin the territory of Gilead. <a href="/nasb/obadiah/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Then those of the Negev will possess the mountain of Esau, And those of the Shephelah the Philistine plain; Also, possess the territory of Ephraim and the territory of Samaria, And Benjamin will possess Gilead. <a href="/nasb77/obadiah/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Then those of the Negev will possess the mountain of Esau, And those of the Shephelah the Philistine plain; Also, they will possess the territory of Ephraim and the territory of Samaria, And Benjamin will possess Gilead. <a href="/lsb/obadiah/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then those of the Negev will possess the mountain of Esau, And those of the Shephelah, the Philistine plain; And they will possess the territory of Ephraim and the territory of Samaria, And Benjamin will possess Gilead. <a href="/amp/obadiah/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then those of the Negev shall possess the mountain of Esau, And those of the Shephelah [shall possess] the Philistine plain; Also, [they shall] possess the fields of Ephraim and the fields of Samaria, And Benjamin will possess Gilead [across the Jordan River]. <a href="/csb/obadiah/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> People from the Negev will possess the hill country of Esau; those from the Judean foothills will possess the land of the Philistines. They will possess the territories of Ephraim and Samaria, while Benjamin will possess Gilead. <a href="/hcsb/obadiah/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> People from the Negev will possess the hill country of Esau; those from the Judean foothills will possess the land of the Philistines. They will possess the territories of Ephraim and Samaria, while Benjamin will possess Gilead. <a href="/asv/obadiah/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they of the South shall possess the mount of Esau, and they of the lowland the Philistines; and they shall possess the field of Ephraim, and the field of Samaria; and Benjamin shall possess Gilead. <a href="/cev/obadiah/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The people of Israel who live in the Southern Desert will take the land of Edom. Those who live in the hills will capture Philistia, Ephraim, and Samaria. And the tribe of Benjamin will conquer Gilead. <a href="/erv/obadiah/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they of the South shall possess the mount of Esau; and they of the lowland the Philistines and they shall possess the field of Ephraim, and the field of Samaria: and Benjamin shall possess Gilead. <a href="/gwt/obadiah/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "People from the Negev will take possession of Esau's mountain. People from the foothills will take possession of Philistia. They will take possession of the lands of Ephraim and Samaria, and [the descendants of] Benjamin will take possession of Gilead. <a href="/gnt/obadiah/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> "People from southern Judah will occupy Edom; those from the western foothills will capture Philistia. Israelites will possess the territory of Ephraim and Samaria; the people of Benjamin will take Gilead. <a href="/isv/obadiah/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Those in the Negev will possess Esau's Mountain, and those in the Shephelah the Philistines. They will possess the fields of Ephraim and the fields of Samaria, while Benjamin will possess the territory of Gilead. <a href="/msb/obadiah/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Those from the Negev will possess the mountains of Esau; those from the foothills will possess the land of the Philistines. They will occupy the fields of Ephraim and Samaria, and Benjamin will possess Gilead. <a href="/net/obadiah/1.htm">NET Bible</a> The people of the Negev will take possession of Esau's mountain, and the people of the Shephelah will take possession of the land of the Philistines. They will also take possession of the territory of Ephraim and the territory of Samaria, and the people of Benjamin will take possession of Gilead. <a href="/nheb/obadiah/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Those of the Negev will possess the mountain of Esau, and those of the lowland, the Philistines. They will possess the field of Ephraim, and the field of Samaria. Benjamin will possess Gilead. <a href="/wbt/obadiah/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they of the south shall possess the mount of Esau; and they of the plain the Philistines: and they shall possess the fields of Ephraim, and the fields of Samaria: and Benjamin shall possess Gilead. <a href="/web/obadiah/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Those of the South will possess the mountain of Esau, and those of the lowland, the Philistines. They will possess the field of Ephraim, and the field of Samaria. Benjamin will possess Gilead. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/obadiah/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they have possessed the south with the mountain of Esau, "" And the low country with the Philistines, "" And they have possessed the field of Ephraim, "" And the field of Samaria, "" And Benjamin with Gilead. <a href="/ylt/obadiah/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they have possessed the south with the mount of Esau, And the low country with the Philistines, And they have possessed the field of Ephraim, And the field of Samaria, And Benjamin with Gilead. <a href="/slt/obadiah/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they of the south shall possess mount Esau, and of the low country, the rovers: and they shall possess the field of Ephraim, and the field of Shomeron: and Benjamin, Gilead.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/obadiah/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they that are toward the south, shall inherit the mount of Esau, and they that are in the plains, the Philistines: and they shall possess the country of Ephraim, and the country of Samaria: and Benjamin shall possess Galaad. <a href="/cpdv/obadiah/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And those who are towards the South, and who are in the camps of the Philistines, will inherit the mount of Esau. And they will possess the region of Ephraim, and the region of Samaria. And Benjamin will possess Gilead. <a href="/nabre/obadiah/1.htm">New American Bible</a> They will take possession of the Negeb, Mount Esau, the Shephelah, and Philistia, possess the countryside of Ephraim, the countryside of Samaria, Benjamin, and Gilead. <a href="/nrsvce/obadiah/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Those of the Negeb shall possess Mount Esau, and those of the Shephelah the land of the Philistines; they shall possess the land of Ephraim and the land of Samaria, and Benjamin shall possess Gilead.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/obadiah/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And those of the south shall possess mount Esau; and those of the plain, the Philistines; and they shall possess the fields of Ephraim and the fields of Samaria; and Benjamin shall possess Gilead. <a href="/hpbt/obadiah/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And the mountain of Esau shall possess those of the south, and those of the plains, the Philistines, and they shall possess the field of Aphreim and the field of Samaria, and Benjamin, Gelad<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/obadiah/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And they of the South shall possess the mount of Esau, And they of the Lowland the Philistines; And they shall possess the field of Ephraim, And the field of Samaria; And Benjamin shall possess Gilead. <a href="/sep/obadiah/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And they that dwell in the south shall inherit the mount of Esau, and they in the plain the Philistines: and they shall inherit the mount of Ephraim, and the plain of Samaria, and Benjamin, and the land of Galaad. <a href="/parallel/obadiah/1-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/piuamfDBCtM?start=220" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/obadiah/1.htm">The Deliverance of Israel</a> …18Then the house of Jacob will be a blazing fire, and the house of Joseph a burning flame; but the house of Esau will be stubble—Jacob will set it ablaze and consume it. Therefore no survivor will remain from the house of Esau.” For the LORD has spoken. 19<a href="/hebrew/5045.htm" title="5045: han·ne·ḡeḇ (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- From an unused root meaning to be parched; the south; specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt.">Those from the Negev</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/3423.htm" title="3423: wə·yā·rə·šū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- Or yaresh; a primitive root; to occupy; by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin.">will possess</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: har (N-msc) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">the mountains</a> <a href="/hebrew/6215.htm" title="6215: ‘ê·śāw (N-proper-ms) -- Apparently a form of the passive participle of asah in the original sense of handling; rough; Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity.">of Esau;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8219.htm" title="8219: wə·haš·šə·p̄ê·lāh (Conj-w, Art:: N-fs) -- Lowland. From shaphel; Lowland, i.e. the maritime slope of Palestine.">those from the foothills</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6430.htm" title="6430: pə·liš·tîm (N-proper-mp) -- Inhab. of Philistia. Patrial from Plesheth; a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth.">will possess the land of the Philistines.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3423.htm" title="3423: wə·yā·rə·šū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-3cp) -- Or yaresh; a primitive root; to occupy; by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin.">They will occupy</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: śə·ḏêh (N-msc) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">the fields</a> <a href="/hebrew/669.htm" title="669: ’ep̄·ra·yim (N-proper-ms) -- Dual of masculine form of 'Ephraath; double fruit; Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">of Ephraim</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: wə·’êṯ (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: śə·ḏêh (N-msc) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8111.htm" title="8111: šō·mə·rō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- Capital of N. kingdom of Isr. From the active participle of shamar; watch-station; Shomeron, a place in Palestine.">and Samaria,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1144.htm" title="1144: ū·ḇin·yā·min (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- From ben and yamiyn; son of right hand; Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory.">and Benjamin will possess</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/1568.htm" title="1568: hag·gil·‘āḏ (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably from Gal'ed; Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites.">Gilead.</a> 20And the exiles of this host of the Israelites will possess the land of the Canaanites as far as Zarephath; and the exiles from Jerusalem who are in Sepharad will possess the cities of the Negev.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/amos/9-12.htm">Amos 9:12</a> that they may possess the remnant of Edom and all the nations that bear My name,” declares the LORD, who will do this. <a href="/jeremiah/49-8.htm">Jeremiah 49:8</a> Turn and run! Lie low, O dwellers of Dedan, for I will bring disaster on Esau at the time I punish him. <a href="/ezekiel/25-14.htm">Ezekiel 25:14</a> I will take My vengeance on Edom by the hand of My people Israel, and they will deal with Edom according to My anger and wrath. Then they will know My vengeance, declares the Lord GOD.’ <a href="/isaiah/11-14.htm">Isaiah 11:14</a> They will swoop down on the slopes of the Philistines to the west; together they will plunder the sons of the east. They will lay their hands on Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them. <a href="/zephaniah/2-7.htm">Zephaniah 2:7</a> The coast will belong to the remnant of the house of Judah; there they will find pasture. They will lie down in the evening among the houses of Ashkelon, for the LORD their God will attend to them and restore their captives. <a href="/numbers/24-18.htm">Numbers 24:18</a> Edom will become a possession, as will Seir, his enemy; but Israel will perform with valor. <a href="/joel/3-19.htm">Joel 3:19</a> Egypt will become desolate, and Edom a desert wasteland, because of the violence done to the people of Judah, in whose land they shed innocent blood. <a href="/isaiah/34-5.htm">Isaiah 34:5-6</a> When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction. / The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom. <a href="/malachi/1-4.htm">Malachi 1:4</a> Though Edom may say, “We have been devastated, but we will rebuild the ruins,” this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “They may build, but I will demolish. They will be called the Land of Wickedness, and a people with whom the LORD is indignant forever. <a href="/psalms/60-8.htm">Psalm 60:8-9</a> Moab is My washbasin; upon Edom I toss My sandal; over Philistia I shout in triumph.” / Who will bring me to the fortified city? Who will lead me to Edom? <a href="/joshua/15-20.htm">Joshua 15:20-21</a> This is the inheritance of the clans of the tribe of Judah. / These were the southernmost cities of the tribe of Judah in the Negev toward the border of Edom: Kabzeel, Eder, Jagur, <a href="/2_chronicles/20-10.htm">2 Chronicles 20:10</a> And now, here are the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, whom You did not let Israel invade when they came out of the land of Egypt. So Israel turned away from them and did not destroy them. <a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1</a> Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.” <a href="/ezekiel/35-15.htm">Ezekiel 35:15</a> As you rejoiced when the inheritance of the house of Israel became desolate, so will I do to you. You will become a desolation, O Mount Seir, and so will all of Edom. Then they will know that I am the LORD. <a href="/matthew/2-6.htm">Matthew 2:6</a> ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they of the south shall possess the mount of Esau; and they of the plain the Philistines: and they shall possess the fields of Ephraim, and the fields of Samaria: and Benjamin shall possess Gilead.the south.<a href="/numbers/24-18.htm">Numbers 24:18,19</a> And Edom shall be a possession, Seir also shall be a possession for his enemies; and Israel shall do valiantly… <a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Joshua 15:21</a> And the uttermost cities of the tribe of the children of Judah toward the coast of Edom southward were Kabzeel, and Eder, and Jagur,<a href="/jeremiah/32-44.htm">Jeremiah 32:44</a> Men shall buy fields for money, and subscribe evidences, and seal them, and take witnesses in the land of Benjamin, and in the places about Jerusalem, and in the cities of Judah, and in the cities of the mountains, and in the cities of the valley, and in the cities of the south: for I will cause their captivity to return, saith the LORD.the plain.<a href="/joshua/13-2.htm">Joshua 13:2,3</a> This is the land that yet remaineth: all the borders of the Philistines, and all Geshuri, … <a href="/joshua/15-33.htm">Joshua 15:33,45,46</a> And in the valley, Eshtaol, and Zoreah, and Ashnah, … <a href="/judges/1-18.htm">Judges 1:18,19</a> Also Judah took Gaza with the coast thereof, and Askelon with the coast thereof, and Ekron with the coast thereof… the fields of Ephraim.<a href="/2_kings/17-24.htm">2 Kings 17:24</a> And the king of Assyria brought men from Babylon, and from Cuthah, and from Ava, and from Hamath, and from Sepharvaim, and placed them in the cities of Samaria instead of the children of Israel: and they possessed Samaria, and dwelt in the cities thereof.<a href="/ezra/4-2.htm">Ezra 4:2,7-10,17</a> Then they came to Zerubbabel, and to the chief of the fathers, and said unto them, Let us build with you: for we seek your God, as ye do; and we do sacrifice unto him since the days of Esarhaddon king of Assur, which brought us up hither… <a href="/psalms/69-35.htm">Psalm 69:35</a> For God will save Zion, and will build the cities of Judah: that they may dwell there, and have it in possession.Benjamin.<a href="/joshua/13-25.htm">Joshua 13:25,31</a> And their coast was Jazer, and all the cities of Gilead, and half the land of the children of Ammon, unto Aroer that is before Rabbah; … <a href="/joshua/18-21.htm">Joshua 18:21-28</a> Now the cities of the tribe of the children of Benjamin according to their families were Jericho, and Bethhoglah, and the valley of Keziz, … <a href="/1_chronicles/5-26.htm">1 Chronicles 5:26</a> And the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria, and the spirit of Tilgathpilneser king of Assyria, and he carried them away, even the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, and brought them unto Halah, and Habor, and Hara, and to the river Gozan, unto this day.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hosea/5-8.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/hosea/12-12.htm">Country</a> <a href="/hosea/14-8.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/hosea/14-8.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-18.htm">Esau</a> <a href="/joel/2-22.htm">Field</a> <a href="/amos/4-9.htm">Fields</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-13.htm">Foothills</a> <a href="/amos/1-13.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-13.htm">Lowland</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-17.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-16.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-9.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/ezekiel/20-46.htm">Negeb</a> <a href="/ezekiel/20-46.htm">Negev</a> <a href="/ezekiel/27-9.htm">Occupy</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/14-16.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/amos/9-7.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/amos/5-10.htm">Plain</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-17.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-17.htm">Possessed</a> <a href="/amos/8-14.htm">Samaria</a> <a href="/amos/8-14.htm">Sama'ria</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-28.htm">Shephelah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-13.htm">Shephe'lah</a> <a href="/daniel/11-43.htm">South</a> <a href="/amos/6-2.htm">Territory</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/13-21.htm">Benjamin</a> <a href="/jonah/1-8.htm">Country</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-10.htm">Ephraim</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-10.htm">E'phraim</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-21.htm">Esau</a> <a href="/micah/1-6.htm">Field</a> <a href="/micah/2-2.htm">Fields</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-7.htm">Foothills</a> <a href="/micah/7-14.htm">Gilead</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-7.htm">Lowland</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-21.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-21.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-21.htm">Mountains</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-20.htm">Negeb</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-20.htm">Negev</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-6.htm">Occupy</a> <a href="/judges/14-1.htm">Philistine</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-5.htm">Philistines</a> <a href="/habakkuk/2-2.htm">Plain</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-20.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/matthew/4-24.htm">Possessed</a> <a href="/micah/1-1.htm">Samaria</a> <a href="/micah/1-1.htm">Sama'ria</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-28.htm">Shephelah</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-27.htm">Shephe'lah</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-20.htm">South</a> <a href="/zephaniah/2-8.htm">Territory</a><div class="vheading2">Obadiah 1</div>1. <a href="/obadiah/1-1.htm">The destruction of Edom,</a> 3. <a href="/obadiah/1-3.htm">for their pride,</a> 10. <a href="/obadiah/1-10.htm">and for their wrong unto Jacob.</a> 17. <a href="/obadiah/1-17.htm">The salvation and victory of Jacob.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Negev is a desert region in the southern part of Israel, historically inhabited by the tribe of Judah. The "mountains of Esau" refer to the territory of Edom, located southeast of the Dead Sea. This prophecy indicates a reversal of fortunes, where the Israelites, specifically those from the Negev, will take possession of Edom's land. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's justice and the eventual triumph of His people over their enemies. Historically, Edom and Israel had a contentious relationship, with Edom often opposing Israel. This prophecy underscores the ultimate sovereignty of God over the nations.those from the foothills will possess the land of the Philistines. The "foothills" or "Shephelah" is a region of low hills between the coastal plain and the central highlands of Israel. The Philistines were a significant adversary of Israel, residing in the coastal cities such as Gaza, Ashkelon, and Ashdod. This part of the prophecy suggests that the Israelites will expand their territory westward into the land of the Philistines. The Philistines are often depicted in the Bible as a symbol of opposition to God's people, and their defeat represents the triumph of God's kingdom. This also connects to the broader biblical narrative of Israel's conquest and settlement in the Promised Land.They will occupy the fields of Ephraim and Samaria, Ephraim and Samaria were central regions in the northern kingdom of Israel. This prophecy indicates a reunification and restoration of the land that was once divided and lost due to the Assyrian conquest. The mention of Ephraim and Samaria symbolizes the restoration of the northern tribes and the re-establishment of Israel's full territorial inheritance. This reflects the prophetic hope for the reunification of all Israel under God's rule, as seen in other prophetic books like Ezekiel and Isaiah.and Benjamin will possess Gilead. Benjamin was one of the tribes of Israel, located just north of Judah. Gilead, on the other hand, was a region east of the Jordan River, known for its balm and rugged terrain. This prophecy suggests an expansion of Benjamin's territory into Gilead, which was historically part of the territory of the tribes of Gad and Manasseh. This reflects the theme of restoration and expansion of Israel's borders, as well as the fulfillment of God's promises to the patriarchs regarding the land. The mention of Benjamin, a tribe known for its warriors, also highlights the strength and resilience of God's people in reclaiming their inheritance.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/n/negev.htm">Negev</a> A desert region in southern Israel, often associated with the tribe of Judah. It represents the southernmost part of the Promised Land. 2. <a href="/topical/m/mountains_of_esau.htm">Mountains of Esau</a> Refers to the territory of Edom, the descendants of Esau, Jacob's brother. This area is located southeast of the Dead Sea. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philistines.htm">Philistines</a> An ancient people who lived on the southwestern coast of Canaan. They were often in conflict with the Israelites. 4. <a href="/topical/e/ephraim_and_samaria.htm">Ephraim and Samaria</a> Ephraim was one of the tribes of Israel, and Samaria was the capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. These areas represent the heartland of the Northern Kingdom. 5. <a href="/topical/b/benjamin_and_gilead.htm">Benjamin and Gilead</a> Benjamin was one of the tribes of Israel, and Gilead was a region east of the Jordan River. This indicates the expansion of territory for the tribe of Benjamin.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">God's Sovereignty in Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-19.htm">Obadiah 1:19</a> demonstrates God's control over history and His faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Believers can trust that God's plans will come to pass, even when circumstances seem uncertain. <a href="/topical/r/restoration_and_hope_for_god's_people.htm">Restoration and Hope for God's People</a> The verse offers hope for restoration and expansion for Israel. In a broader sense, it reminds Christians of the ultimate restoration and inheritance promised through Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_inheritance.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Inheritance</a> Just as the Israelites were promised physical land, Christians are promised a spiritual inheritance. This calls for living in a way that reflects our identity as heirs with Christ. <a href="/topical/o/overcoming_adversity_through_faith.htm">Overcoming Adversity through Faith</a> The possession of enemy territories signifies victory over adversaries. Believers are encouraged to overcome spiritual battles through faith and reliance on God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_obadiah_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Obadiah 1</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_tribe_of_ephraim.htm">What is the Tribe of Ephraim?</a> <a href="/q/why_aren't_edom's_outcomes_in_history.htm">Since Obadiah 1:1-9 forecast dire outcomes for Edom, why aren't parallels clearly found in verifiable historical documents outside the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_favor_ephraim_over_manasseh.htm">Genesis 48:17-19 - Why would God supposedly favor Ephraim over Manasseh despite established primogeniture traditions, and is there any extrabiblical data supporting this choice?</a> <a href="/q/does_obadiah_1_18_conflict_with_edomite_history.htm">How does Obadiah 1:18 align with or conflict against evidence of Edomite survival or assimilation in later history?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/obadiah/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - Judah and Benjamin between them shall possess the whole territory that once belonged to the children of Israel. In <a href="/joshua/15-21.htm">Joshua 15:21, 33, 48</a>, the inheritance of Judah is distributed into three portions - the south, the plain, and the mountains; the same divisions are noticeable here (see note on Zechariah 7:7). They of the south. The inhabitants of the Negeb, "the dry country" the southern part of Judah, shall take possession of Idumea (<a href="/amos/9-12.htm">Amos 9:12</a>). They of the plain. Of the Shephelah, or "low land" - the maritime plain and the country held by the Philistines (<a href="/2_chronicles/28-18.htm">2 Chronicles 28:18</a>; <a href="/zephaniah/2-7.htm">Zephaniah 2:7</a>). And they shall possess. The Judaeans not already mentioned, i.e. those of the mountains, shall take the territory of the ten tribes. The fields of Ephraim, and the fields of Samaria. The country, and the capital. Septuagint, τὸ ὄρος Αφραὶμ καὶ τὸ πεδίον Σαμαρείας, "the Mount of Ephraim and the Plain of Samaria." Others translate, "Ephraim shall possess the field of Samaria," considering that otherwise Ephraim would be excluded from the restored kingdom, and Judah would inherit the territory of Ephraim, in violation of the covenant (Briggs, 'Messianic' Prophecy,' p. 317). But the Israelites proper were merged in the Judaeans at the return; and if Benjamin possesses Gilead, it is not unnatural that Judah should extend northward to Samaria. And Benjamin shall possess Gilead. Benjamin, the other portion of the house of Jacob, whose territory originally reached to the river, shall possess all the territory on the other side of Jordan. Thus the restored people shall, in accordance with the promise in <a href="/genesis/28-14.htm">Genesis 28:14</a>, "spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south" (comp. <a href="/isaiah/54-1.htm">Isaiah 54:1-3</a>). Obadiah sees the twelve tribes, once more united, extending their territory on every side; and, to make this evident, he gives certain examples, using Judah and Benjamin as equivalent to "the people of God," and their enlargement as denoting the majestic progress of the kingdom of God. <a href="/commentaries/obadiah/1-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Those from the Negev הַנֶּ֜גֶב (han·ne·ḡeḇ) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5045.htm">Strong's 5045: </a> South country, the Negeb, south will possess וְיָרְשׁ֨וּ (wə·yā·rə·šū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3423.htm">Strong's 3423: </a> To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin the mountains הַ֣ר (har) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country of Esau; עֵשָׂ֗ו (‘ê·śāw) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6215.htm">Strong's 6215: </a> Esau -- oldest son of Isaac those from the foothills וְהַשְּׁפֵלָה֙ (wə·haš·šə·p̄ê·lāh) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8219.htm">Strong's 8219: </a> Lowland [will possess the land] of the Philistines. פְּלִשְׁתִּ֔ים (pə·liš·tîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6430.htm">Strong's 6430: </a> Philistines -- inhabitants of Philistia They will occupy וְיָרְשׁוּ֙ (wə·yā·rə·šū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3423.htm">Strong's 3423: </a> To occupy, to seize, to rob, to inherit, to expel, to impoverish, to ruin the fields שְׂדֵ֣ה (śə·ḏêh) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> Field, land of Ephraim אֶפְרַ֔יִם (’ep̄·ra·yim) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_669.htm">Strong's 669: </a> Ephraim -- a son of Joseph, also his descendants and their territory and Samaria, שֹׁמְר֑וֹן (šō·mə·rō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8111.htm">Strong's 8111: </a> Samaria -- capital of northern kingdom of Israel and Benjamin [will possess] וּבִנְיָמִ֖ן (ū·ḇin·yā·min) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1144.htm">Strong's 1144: </a> Benjamin -- 'son of the right hand', youngest son of Jacob, also the name of two other Israelites Gilead. הַגִּלְעָֽד׃ (hag·gil·‘āḏ) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1568.htm">Strong's 1568: </a> Gilead -- a region in Palestine, also the name of several Israelites <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/obadiah/1-19.htm">Obadiah 1:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/obadiah/1-19.htm">Obadiah 1:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/obadiah/1-19.htm">Obadiah 1:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/obadiah/1-19.htm">Obadiah 1:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/obadiah/1-19.htm">Obadiah 1:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/obadiah/1-19.htm">Obadiah 1:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/obadiah/1-19.htm">Obadiah 1:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/obadiah/1-19.htm">Obadiah 1:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/obadiah/1-19.htm">Obadiah 1:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/obadiah/1-19.htm">Obadiah 1:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-19.htm">OT Prophets: Obadiah 1:19 Those of the South will possess (Obad. 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