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Foreign invaders carried off their wealth and cast lots to divide up Jerusalem, but you acted like one of Israel’s enemies. <a href="/esv/obadiah/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> On the day that you stood aloof, on the day that strangers carried off his wealth and foreigners entered his gates and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were like one of them. <a href="/bsb/obadiah/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> On the day you stood aloof while strangers carried off his wealth and foreigners entered his gate and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were just like one of them. <a href="/kjv/obadiah/1.htm">King James Bible</a> In the day that thou stoodest on the other side, in the day that the strangers carried away captive his forces, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots upon Jerusalem, even thou wast as one of them. <a href="/nkjv/obadiah/1.htm">New King James Version</a> In the day that you stood on the other side— In the day that strangers carried captive his forces, When foreigners entered his gates And cast lots for Jerusalem— Even you were as one of them. <a href="/nasb_/obadiah/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “On the day that you stood aloof, On the day that strangers carried off his wealth, And foreigners entered his gate And cast lots for Jerusalem— You too were as one of them. <a href="/nasb/obadiah/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220On the day that you stood aloof, On the day that strangers carried off his wealth, And foreigners entered his gate And cast lots for Jerusalem— You too were as one of them. <a href="/nasb77/obadiah/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “On the day that you stood aloof, On the day that strangers carried off his wealth, And foreigners entered his gate And cast lots for Jerusalem— You too were as one of them. <a href="/lsb/obadiah/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> On the day that you stood aloof, On the day that strangers took his wealth captive And foreigners entered his gate And cast lots for Jerusalem— You too were as one of them. <a href="/amp/obadiah/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “On the day that [Jerusalem was destroyed] you stood aloof [from your brother Jacob]— On the day that strangers took his forces captive and carried off his wealth, And foreigners entered his gates And cast lots for Jerusalem [dividing the city for plunder]— You too were like one of them [collaborating with the enemy]. <a href="/csb/obadiah/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> On the day you stood aloof, on the day strangers captured his wealth, while foreigners entered his city gate and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were just like one of them. <a href="/hcsb/obadiah/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> On the day you stood aloof, on the day strangers captured his wealth, while foreigners entered his gate and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were just like one of them. <a href="/asv/obadiah/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> In the day that thou stoodest on the other side, in the day that strangers carried away his substance, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots upon Jerusalem, even thou wast as one of them. <a href="/cev/obadiah/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You stood there and watched as foreigners entered Jerusalem and took what they wanted. In fact, you were no better than those foreigners. <a href="/erv/obadiah/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> In the day that thou stoodest on the other side, in the day that strangers carried away his substance, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots upon Jerusalem, even thou wast as one of them. <a href="/gwt/obadiah/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> While you stood there doing nothing, strangers carried off Jacob's wealth. Foreigners entered his gates and threw dice for Jerusalem. You acted like one of them. <a href="/gnt/obadiah/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> You stood aside on that day when enemies broke down their gates. You were as bad as those strangers who carried off Jerusalem's wealth and divided it among themselves. <a href="/isv/obadiah/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> "On the day you just stood by, when strangers carried away Jacob's wealth and foreigners entered his gates, casting lots for Jerusalem, you were just like one of them. <a href="/msb/obadiah/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> On the day you stood aloof while strangers carried off his wealth and foreigners entered his gate and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were just like one of them. <a href="/net/obadiah/1.htm">NET Bible</a> You stood aloof while strangers took his army captive, and foreigners advanced to his gates. When they cast lots over Jerusalem, you behaved as though you were in league with them. <a href="/nheb/obadiah/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> In the day that you stood on the other side, in the day that strangers carried away his substance, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots for Jerusalem, even you were like one of them. <a href="/wbt/obadiah/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> In the day that thou stoodst on the other side, in the day that the strangers carried away captive his forces, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots upon Jerusalem, even thou wast as one of them. <a href="/web/obadiah/1.htm">World English Bible</a> In the day that you stood on the other side, in the day that strangers carried away his substance and foreigners entered into his gates and cast lots for Jerusalem, even you were like one of them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/obadiah/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> In the day of your standing aloof from the opposite [side], "" In the day of strangers taking his force captive, "" And foreigners have entered his gates, "" And have cast a lot for Jerusalem, "" Even you [are] as one of them! <a href="/ylt/obadiah/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> In the day of thy standing over-against, In the day of strangers taking captive his force, And foreigners have entered his gates, And for Jerusalem have cast a lot, Even thou art as one of them! <a href="/slt/obadiah/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> In the day of thy standing from before, in the day of the strangers carrying away captive his strength, and foreigners came into his gate, and upon Jerusalem they cast the lot, also thou as one of them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/obadiah/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> In the day when thou stoodest against him, when strangers carried away his army captive, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots upon Jerusalem: thou also wast as one of them. <a href="/cpdv/obadiah/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> In the day when you stood against him, when strangers seized his army, and foreigners entered into his gates, and they cast lots over Jerusalem: you also were just like one of them. <a href="/nabre/obadiah/1.htm">New American Bible</a> On the day you stood by, the day strangers carried off his possessions, And foreigners entered his gates and cast lots for Jerusalem, you too were like one of them. <a href="/nrsvce/obadiah/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> On the day that you stood aside, on the day that strangers carried off his wealth, and foreigners entered his gates and cast lots for Jerusalem, you too were like one of them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/obadiah/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> In the day that you stood against him, in the day that the strangers carried away captive his forces, and foreigners entered into his gates and cast lots upon Jerusalem, even you were as one of them. <a href="/hpbt/obadiah/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> In the day that you stood against him in the day that foreigners captured his army and foreigners entered into his gates, and they cast lots for Jerusalem, you also shall be as one of them<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/obadiah/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> In the day that thou didst stand aloof, In the day that strangers carried away his substance, And foreigners entered into his gates, And cast lots upon Jerusalem, Even thou wast as one of them. <a href="/sep/obadiah/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> From the day that thou stoodest in opposition to him, in the days when foreigners were taking captive his forces, and strangers entered into his gates, and cast lots on Jerusalem, thou also wast as one of them. <a href="/parallel/obadiah/1-11.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=111" 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 Destruction of Edom</a> …10Because of the violence against your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame and cut off forever. 11<a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·wm (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">On the day</a> <a href="/hebrew/5975.htm" title="5975: ‘ă·mā·ḏə·ḵā (V-Qal-Inf:: 2ms) -- To take one's stand, stand. A primitive root; to stand, in various relations.">you stood</a> <a href="/hebrew/5048.htm" title="5048: min·ne·ḡeḏ (Prep-m) -- From nagad; a front, i.e. Part opposite; specifically a counterpart, or mate; usually over against or before.">aloof</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bə·yō·wm (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">while</a> <a href="/hebrew/2114.htm" title="2114: zā·rîm (Adj-mp) -- A primitive root; to turn aside; hence to be a foreigner, strange, profane; specifically to commit adultery.">strangers</a> <a href="/hebrew/7617.htm" title="7617: šə·ḇō·wṯ (V-Qal-Inf) -- To take captive. A primitive root; to transport into captivity.">carried off</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ḥê·lōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">his wealth</a> <a href="/hebrew/5237.htm" title="5237: wə·nā·ḵə·rîm (Conj-w:: Adj-mp) -- Foreign, alien. From neker; strange, in a variety of degrees and applications.">and foreigners</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā·’ū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">entered</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: ša·ʿă·rō (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">his gate</a> <a href="/hebrew/3032.htm" title="3032: yad·dū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To cast a lot. A primitive root; properly, to handle, i.e. To throw, e.g. Lots.">and cast</a> <a href="/hebrew/1486.htm" title="1486: ḡō·w·rāl (N-ms) -- Or goral; from an unused root meaning to be rough; properly, a pebble, i.e. A lot; figuratively, a portion or destiny.">lots</a> <a href="/hebrew/1571.htm" title="1571: gam- (Conj) -- Also, moreover, yea. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: yə·rū·šā·lim (N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">Jerusalem,</a> <a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: ’at·tāh (Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">you</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: kə·’a·ḥaḏ (Prep-k:: Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">were just like one</a> <a href="/hebrew/mê·hem (Prep-m:: Pro-3mp) -- ">of them.</a> 12But you should not gloat in that day, your brother’s day of misfortune, nor rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction, nor boast proudly in the day of their distress.…<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="/psalms/137-7.htm">Psalm 137:7</a> Remember, O LORD, the sons of Edom on the day Jerusalem fell: “Destroy it,” they said, “tear it down to its foundations!” <a href="/ezekiel/35-5.htm">Ezekiel 35:5</a> Because you harbored an ancient hatred and delivered the Israelites over to the sword in the time of their disaster at the final stage of their punishment, <a href="/amos/1-11.htm">Amos 1:11</a> This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Edom, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he pursued his brother with the sword and stifled all compassion; his anger raged continually, and his fury flamed incessantly. <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="/lamentations/4-21.htm">Lamentations 4:21-22</a> So rejoice and be glad, O Daughter of Edom, you who dwell in the land of Uz. Yet the cup will pass to you as well; you will get drunk and expose yourself. / O Daughter of Zion, your punishment is complete; He will not prolong your exile. But He will punish your iniquity, O Daughter of Edom; He will expose your sins. <a href="/jeremiah/49-7.htm">Jeremiah 49:7-22</a> Concerning Edom, this is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Is there no longer wisdom in Teman? Has counsel perished from the prudent? Has their wisdom decayed? / Turn and run! Lie low, O dwellers of Dedan, for I will bring disaster on Esau at the time I punish him. / If grape gatherers came to you, would they not leave some gleanings? Were thieves to come in the night, would they not steal only what they wanted? ... <a href="/isaiah/34-5.htm">Isaiah 34:5-8</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. / And the wild oxen will fall with them, the young bulls with the strong ones. Their land will be drenched with blood, and their soil will be soaked with fat. ... <a href="/ezekiel/25-12.htm">Ezekiel 25:12-14</a> This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah, and in so doing incurred grievous guilt, / therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: I will stretch out My hand against Edom and cut off from it both man and beast. I will make it a wasteland, and from Teman to Dedan they will fall by the sword. / 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="/malachi/1-2.htm">Malachi 1:2-4</a> “I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved, / but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.” / 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="/jeremiah/50-11.htm">Jeremiah 50:11</a> “Because you rejoice, because you sing in triumph—you who plunder My inheritance—because you frolic like a heifer treading grain and neigh like stallions, <a href="/isaiah/63-1.htm">Isaiah 63:1-6</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.” / Why are Your clothes red, and Your garments like one who treads the winepress? / “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. ... <a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-46</a> When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. / All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. / He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left. ... <a href="/luke/10-30.htm">Luke 10:30-37</a> Jesus took up this question and said, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. / Now by chance a priest was going down the same road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. / So too, when a Levite came to that spot and saw him, he passed by on the other side. ... <a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Matthew 7:12</a> In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets. <a href="/romans/12-15.htm">Romans 12:15</a> Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>In the day that you stood on the other side, in the day that the strangers carried away captive his forces, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots on Jerusalem, even you were as one of them.in the day that the.<a href="/2_kings/24-10.htm">2 Kings 24:10-16</a> At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jerusalem, and the city was besieged… <a href="/2_kings/25-11.htm">2 Kings 25:11</a> Now the rest of the people that were left in the city, and the fugitives that fell away to the king of Babylon, with the remnant of the multitude, did Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carry away.<a href="/jeremiah/52-28.htm">Jeremiah 52:28-30</a> This is the people whom Nebuchadrezzar carried away captive: in the seventh year three thousand Jews and three and twenty: … captive his forces.<a href="/joel/3-3.htm">Joel 3:3</a> And they have cast lots for my people; and have given a boy for an harlot, and sold a girl for wine, that they might drink.<a href="/nahum/3-10.htm">Nahum 3:10</a> Yet was she carried away, she went into captivity: her young children also were dashed in pieces at the top of all the streets: and they cast lots for her honourable men, and all her great men were bound in chains.even.<a href="/psalms/50-18.htm">Psalm 50:18</a> When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers.<a href="/psalms/137-7.htm">Psalm 137:7</a> Remember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/20-3.htm">Aloof</a> <a href="/amos/7-17.htm">Captive</a> <a href="/amos/5-26.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/amos/8-8.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/joel/3-3.htm">Chance</a> <a href="/joel/3-14.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/ezekiel/48-32.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/amos/5-19.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/amos/9-14.htm">Fate</a> <a href="/joel/2-11.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/joel/3-17.htm">Foreigners</a> <a href="/amos/5-15.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/hosea/11-6.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/ezekiel/38-13.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/amos/2-5.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/joel/3-3.htm">Lots</a> <a href="/amos/3-11.htm">Side</a> <a href="/amos/7-5.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/amos/7-7.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/4-10.htm">Stoodest</a> <a href="/joel/3-17.htm">Strange</a> <a href="/joel/3-17.htm">Strangers</a> <a href="/hosea/12-8.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/daniel/2-47.htm">Wast</a> <a href="/hosea/6-9.htm">Watching</a> <a href="/hosea/12-8.htm">Wealth</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/5-38.htm">Aloof</a> <a href="/nahum/2-7.htm">Captive</a> <a href="/nahum/2-7.htm">Carried</a> <a href="/jonah/1-4.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/jonah/1-6.htm">Chance</a> <a href="/micah/2-5.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-13.htm">Doors</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-13.htm">Entered</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-12.htm">Fate</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-8.htm">Forces</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-6.htm">Foreigners</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-13.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/micah/5-6.htm">Gates</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-13.htm">Goods</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-20.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/jonah/1-7.htm">Lots</a> <a href="/jonah/2-5.htm">Side</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-14.htm">Stand</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-14.htm">Stood</a> <a href="/numbers/22-34.htm">Stoodest</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-8.htm">Strange</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-14.htm">Strangers</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-13.htm">Substance</a> <a href="/matthew/11-23.htm">Wast</a> <a href="/nahum/1-2.htm">Watching</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-13.htm">Wealth</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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Historically, Edom and Israel were related nations, descending from Esau and Jacob, respectively. The Edomites' failure to assist their kin during a time of crisis is a central theme in Obadiah. This reflects a broader biblical principle of accountability for those who fail to act justly or compassionately when they have the opportunity (<a href="/james/4-17.htm">James 4:17</a>).while strangers carried off his wealth The "strangers" likely refer to the Babylonians, who invaded Jerusalem and plundered its treasures. This event is part of the larger narrative of the Babylonian conquest, which is detailed in <a href="/2_kings/24.htm">2 Kings 24-25</a>. The looting of Jerusalem's wealth symbolizes the loss of God's blessing and protection due to the nation's disobedience.and foreigners entered his gate The "foreigners" entering the gates of Jerusalem signifies the breach of the city's defenses and the subsequent occupation by enemy forces. Gates in ancient cities were crucial for defense and commerce, and their capture marked a significant defeat. This imagery is used throughout the Old Testament to depict vulnerability and judgment (<a href="/lamentations/1-4.htm">Lamentations 1:4</a>).and cast lots for Jerusalem Casting lots was a method used in ancient times to make decisions or divide spoils. In this context, it underscores the complete subjugation and humiliation of Jerusalem, as its fate was left to chance by its conquerors. This act of casting lots is reminiscent of the Roman soldiers casting lots for Jesus' garments at the crucifixion (<a href="/matthew/27-35.htm">Matthew 27:35</a>), symbolizing the ultimate degradation and fulfillment of prophecy.you were just like one of them Edom's behavior is equated with that of the invaders, despite their kinship with Israel. This condemnation highlights the betrayal and moral failure of Edom, aligning them with the enemies of God's people. The Bible frequently warns against aligning with the wicked (<a href="/psalms/1.htm">Psalm 1:1</a>), and Edom's actions serve as a cautionary tale of the consequences of such alliances.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/edomites.htm">Edomites</a> Descendants of Esau, brother of Jacob (Israel). Historically, they had a contentious relationship with the Israelites. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Israel, significant in Jewish history and the site of the Temple. 3. <a href="/topical/s/strangers_and_foreigners.htm">Strangers and Foreigners</a> Likely referring to the Babylonians or other invading forces who attacked Jerusalem. 4. <a href="/topical/o/obadiah.htm">Obadiah</a> The prophet who delivered this message, emphasizing God's judgment against Edom. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_day_of_jerusalem's_calamity.htm">The Day of Jerusalem's Calamity</a> A time when Jerusalem was attacked and plundered, possibly during the Babylonian conquest.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_sin_of_indifference.htm">The Sin of Indifference</a> Standing aloof in the face of injustice is akin to participating in it. As Christians, we are called to act justly and defend the oppressed. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_betrayal.htm">The Consequences of Betrayal</a> Betraying a brother or ally, as Edom did to Israel, leads to divine judgment. Loyalty and support are crucial in times of crisis. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_judgment.htm">God’s Sovereignty in Judgment</a> God sees and judges the actions of nations and individuals. His justice is perfect and will be executed in His timing. <a href="/topical/h/historical_enmity_and_reconciliation.htm">Historical Enmity and Reconciliation</a> The longstanding enmity between Edom and Israel serves as a reminder of the need for reconciliation and peace among nations and individuals. <a href="/topical/a/active_compassion.htm">Active Compassion</a> Christians are called to be proactive in showing compassion and support, especially to those in distress, reflecting Christ’s love.<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/how_will_edom_be_judged_for_pride.htm">How will Edom face judgment for its pride and betrayal?</a> <a href="/q/obadiah's_prophecy_on_edom's_betrayal.htm">What is Obadiah's prophecy against Edom's betrayal of Israel?</a> <a href="/q/what's_edom's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What is Edom's significance in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/1_kings_11_4_-_why_was_solomon_swayed.htm">1 Kings 11:4 - Why would a wise ruler be so easily swayed by foreign religions despite his renowned wisdom?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/obadiah/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - The injuries complained of were committed lately, and the prophet could speak of them as well known (see note on ver. 10). In the day that thou stoodest; literally, in the day of thy standing, without note of time, but implying a past event here. On the other side. The words may denote either malicious unconcern, as <a href="/psalms/38-11.htm">Psalm 38:11</a> (12), or hostile opposition, as <a href="/2_samuel/18-13.htm">2 Samuel 18:13</a>. Besides the direct application to recent events, the clause intimates the usual attitude of the Edomites toward Israel. In the day that the strangers - Philistines and Arabians (<a href="/2_chronicles/21-16.htm">2 Chronicles 21:16</a>) - carried away captive his forces; rather, carried array his substance, as ver. 13; <a href="/genesis/34-29.htm">Genesis 34:29</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/8-17.htm">Deuteronomy 8:17</a>; <a href="/isaiah/8-4.htm">Isaiah 8:4</a>. Foreigners. The same as "strangers." Both words are usually applied to heathen enemies. Cast lots upon Jerusalem. Divided the captives and spoil of Jerusalem by lot (<a href="/2_chronicles/21-17.htm">2 Chronicles 21:17</a>; comp. <a href="/joel/3-3.htm">Joel 3:3</a>; Nab. 3:10). Nothing is said of the total destruction of Jerusalem or the wholesale deportation of the inhabitants to Babylon, So that Obadiah cannot be referring to the Chaldean conquest. Thou wast as one of them; literally, thou, too, as one of them. In this expression the past is set before the mind as present. <a href="/commentaries/obadiah/1-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>On the day בְּיוֹם֙ (bə·yō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day you stood עֲמָֽדְךָ֣ (‘ă·mā·ḏə·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5975.htm">Strong's 5975: </a> To stand, in various relations aloof מִנֶּ֔גֶד (min·ne·ḡeḏ) Preposition-m <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5048.htm">Strong's 5048: </a> A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before while בְּי֛וֹם (bə·yō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day strangers זָרִ֖ים (zā·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2114.htm">Strong's 2114: </a> To turn aside, to be a, foreigner, strange, profane, to commit adultery carried off שְׁב֥וֹת (šə·ḇō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7617.htm">Strong's 7617: </a> To transport into captivity his wealth חֵיל֑וֹ (ḥê·lōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength and foreigners וְנָכְרִ֞ים (wə·nā·ḵə·rîm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5237.htm">Strong's 5237: </a> Foreign, alien entered בָּ֣אוּ (bā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go his gate שְׁעָרָ֗יו (šə·‘ā·rāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> An opening, door, gate and cast יַדּ֣וּ (yad·dū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3032.htm">Strong's 3032: </a> To handle, to throw, lots lots גוֹרָ֔ל (ḡō·w·rāl) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1486.htm">Strong's 1486: </a> Lot -- a lot (for casting) for וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Jerusalem, יְרוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel you אַתָּ֖ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> Thou and thee, ye and you were just like one כְּאַחַ֥ד (kə·’a·ḥaḏ) Preposition-k | Number - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> United, one, first of them. מֵהֶֽם׃ (mê·hem) Preposition-m | Pronoun - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1992.htm">Strong's 1992: </a> They <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/obadiah/1-11.htm">Obadiah 1:11 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/obadiah/1-11.htm">Obadiah 1:11 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/obadiah/1-11.htm">Obadiah 1:11 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/obadiah/1-11.htm">Obadiah 1:11 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/obadiah/1-11.htm">Obadiah 1:11 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/obadiah/1-11.htm">Obadiah 1:11 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/obadiah/1-11.htm">Obadiah 1:11 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/obadiah/1-11.htm">Obadiah 1:11 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/obadiah/1-11.htm">Obadiah 1:11 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/obadiah/1-11.htm">Obadiah 1:11 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-11.htm">OT Prophets: Obadiah 1:11 In the day that you stood (Obad. 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