Obadiah: Chapters, Verses & Reading Time
Old Testament · Minor Prophets · Book 31 of 66
- Chapters
- 1
- Verses
- 21
- Words*
- 615
- Reading time*
- 3 min
About Obadiah
Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament — a single chapter. It announces judgment on the nation of Edom for its pride and for its violence against Judah, and it ends with the promise that the kingdom will belong to the Lord.
Well-known passages: Obadiah 1:15 · Obadiah 1:21
How long does it take to read Obadiah?
Obadiah has 1 chapter and 21 verses. At an average adult reading speed of 238 words per minute, reading all of Obadiah takes about 3 min. You can easily read it in one sitting.
Chapters of Obadiah
The number of verses in each chapter of Obadiah:
- Obadiah 121 verses
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* Word counts are from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain), an English translation. Reading time assumes 238 words per minute, the average adult silent reading speed for English non-fiction; your pace, language, and translation will vary. Verse counts follow the versification My Bible Log uses for tracking.