Obadiah 1:20 · KJV

"And the captivity of this host of the children of Israel shall possess that of the Canaanites, even unto Zarephath; and the captivity of Jerusalem, which is in Sepharad, shall possess the cities of the south."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁸And the house of Jacob shall be a fire, and the house of Joseph a flame, and the house of Esau for stubble, and they shall kindle in them, and devour them; and there shall not be any remaining of the house of Esau; for the LORD hath spoken it.

¹⁹And 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.

²⁰And the captivity of this host of the children of Israel shall possess that of the Canaanites, even unto Zarephath; and the captivity of Jerusalem, which is in Sepharad, shall possess the cities of the south.

²¹And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be the LORD'S.

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Reflection Questions

How does the promise of restoration resonate with your life?

What does it mean for you to reclaim lost opportunities?

When have you experienced a sense of belonging after a difficult time?

Life Application

faith

Trust in God's promises for restoration in your life.

relationships

Consider how you can help others reclaim what they have lost.

Places in This Verse

Zarephath(Zaraf, Lebanon today)

Zarephath was a Phoenician city located between Tyre and Sidon. It is known for being the home of the widow who helped the prophet Elijah.

Sepharad

Sepharad is often associated with the region of Spain or a location in the vicinity of the Mediterranean. It symbolizes the dispersion of the Jewish people.

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