19 Then those of the [a]Negev will [b](A)possess the mountain of Esau,
And those of the [c]Shephelah the (B)Philistine plain;
Also, (C)they will [d]possess the territory of Ephraim and the territory of Samaria,
And Benjamin the territory of Gilead.
20 And the exiles of this army of the sons of Israel,
Who are among the Canaanites as far as (D)Zarephath,
And the exiles of Jerusalem who are in Sepharad,
Will [e]possess the (E)cities of the Negev.
21 [f]The (F)deliverers will ascend Mount Zion
To judge the mountain of Esau,
And the (G)kingdom will be the Lords.

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Footnotes

  1. Obadiah 1:19 I.e., South country
  2. Obadiah 1:19 Or take possession of
  3. Obadiah 1:19 I.e., the foothills
  4. Obadiah 1:19 Or take possession of
  5. Obadiah 1:20 Or take possession of
  6. Obadiah 1:21 Or with ancient versions Those who are rescued

Future Blessing for Israel

19 Those of the Negev will take possession of the mountain of Esau, and those of the Shephelah will possess the land of the Philistines, and they shall take possession of the territory of Ephraim and the territory of Samaria, and Benjamin will take possession of Gilead. 20 And the exiles[a] of this army of the people of Israel will possess Canaan up to Zarephath, and the exiles[b] of Jerusalem who are in Sepharad will take possession of the cities of the Negev. 21 And those who have been saved will go up on Mount Zion to rule the mountain of Esau. And the kingdom will belong to[c] Yahweh.

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Footnotes

  1. Obadiah 1:20 Hebrew “exile”
  2. Obadiah 1:20 Hebrew “exile”
  3. Obadiah 1:21 Literally “will be for”