Obadiah 1:14
Neither shouldest thou have stood in the crossway, to cut off those of his that did escape; neither shouldest thou have delivered up those of his that did remain in the day of distress.
Cross-references
Amos 1:6
Historical context
Amos 1:6 condemns Gaza for delivering captives to Edom—Edom is the recipient, while Obadiah 1:14 shows Edom actively cutting off fugitives.
Amos 1:9
Historical context
Amos 1:9 condemns Tyre for delivering captives to Edom—revealing Edom's role in the slave trade that Obadiah 1:14 describes firsthand.
2 Chronicles 28:17
Historical context
2 Chronicles 28:17 records Edom attacking Judah and taking captives – historical background to the betrayal condemned here.
Deuteronomy 23:15
Parallel
Deuteronomy 23:15 forbids returning an escaped slave – a parallel prohibition against handing over fugitives.