Obadiah 1:19

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.

Cross-references

Malachi 1:4 Parallel

Malachi 1:4 declares Edom's rebuilding attempts futile, while Obadiah 1:19 affirms Israel will possess Edom — both confirm Edom's downfall.

Amos 9:12 Parallel

Amos 9:12 says Israel will possess the remnant of Edom — Obadiah 1:19 directly parallels this promise of possessing Edom's mountains.

Ezekiel 47:13-21 maps the restored land's boundaries — Obadiah 1:19 echoes this with specific territorial possessions.

In Ezekiel 36:6-12, God promises Israel will possess their land again — directly parallels Obadiah's restoration of territorial possession.

Numbers 24:18 prophesies Edom becoming a possession — Obadiah 1:19 echoes this promise of Israel possessing Edom's territory.

In Jeremiah 31:4-6, Israel is rebuilt and vineyards planted on Samaria's mountains — directly parallels Obadiah's mention of possessing Samaria and Ephraim.

Isaiah 11:14 describes Ephraim and Judah swooping on Philistines—directly parallel to Obadiah's prophecy of possessing Philistine land.

In Jeremiah 50:19, Israel feeds on Ephraim and Gilead, matching Obadiah's promise of possessing those same regions.

In Zephaniah 2:7, the seacoast becomes Judah's possession, directly paralleling Obadiah's possession of the Philistine coastal region.

In 2 Kings 17:24, foreign settlers are placed in Samaria after Israel's exile — contrasting with Obadiah's prophecy that Israel will possess Samaria.

Ezekiel 25:16 pronounces judgment on Philistines, the same people Obadiah says will be dispossessed by the Shephelah.

Judges 1:19 Contrast

Judges 1:19 notes Judah's inability to fully possess the plain (Shephelah) due to iron chariots, contrasting with Obadiah's future promise.

Judges 1:18 Parallel

Judges 1:18 records Judah's capture of Philistine cities—Gaza, Ashkelon, Ekron—foreshadowing the possession Obadiah prophesies.

Amos 1:8 Parallel

Amos 1:8 foretells destruction of Philistine cities (Ashdod, Ashkelon, Ekron), matching the fate implied by Obadiah's possession promise.

Zephaniah 2:4 prophesies desolation for Philistine cities—Gaza, Ashkelon, Ashdod, Ekron—aligning with Obadiah's prophecy of their land being taken.

In Zechariah 9:5-7, the Philistines are subdued and incorporated into Judah — echoing Obadiah's promise that Israel will possess the Philistines.

Malachi 1:3 Parallel

In Malachi 1:3, God lays waste Esau's hill country, confirming the judgment that allows Israel to possess Mount Esau in Obadiah.

Ezra 4:7–10 Historical context

In Ezra 4:7-10, a letter lists foreign peoples settled in Samaria — these are the very territories Obadiah says Israel will possess.

Ezra 4:2 Historical context

In Ezra 4:2, the adversaries claim to worship God — they are the mixed population of Samaria, providing historical context for Obadiah's promise of possession.

Joshua 15:46 Historical context

Joshua 15:46 describes the Philistine coastal area from Ekron to Ashdod, matching the Philistine territory in Obadiah's prophecy.

Joshua 15:45 Historical context

Joshua 15:45 identifies Ekron as a Philistine city, part of the Philistine land Obadiah promises the Shephelah will possess.

Joshua 13:3 Historical context

Joshua 13:3 names specific Philistine cities — Obadiah 1:19 refers generally to the same land, showing continuity of the land promise.

Psalm 69:35 Parallel

In Psalm 69:35, God saves Zion and builds Judah's cities so His people may possess them — same restoration and possession theme as Obadiah.

In Ezekiel 36:28, God promises Israel will dwell in the land given to their fathers — a general covenant promise paralleling Obadiah's possession theme.