DailyBible
Subscribe

Obadiah 1:7 · KJV

"All the men of thy confederacy have brought thee even to the border: the men that were at peace with thee have deceived thee, and prevailed against thee; they that eat thy bread have laid a wound under thee: there is none understanding in him."

King James Version

What does Obadiah 1:7 mean? →

Passage Context

5If thieves came to thee, if robbers by night, (how art thou cut off!) would they not have stolen till they had enough? if the grapegatherers came to thee, would they not leave some grapes?
6How are the things of Esau searched out! how are his hidden things sought up!
7All the men of thy confederacy have brought thee even to the border: the men that were at peace with thee have deceived thee, and prevailed against thee; they that eat thy bread have laid a wound under thee: there is none understanding in him.
8Shall I not in that day, saith the LORD, even destroy the wise men out of Edom, and understanding out of the mount of Esau?
9And thy mighty men, O Teman, shall be dismayed, to the end that every one of the mount of Esau may be cut off by slaughter.

Read full chapter →

Reflection Questions

1

How do you handle feelings of betrayal from friends?

2

What does it reveal about your expectations of others?

3

When have you relied on someone who ultimately let you down?

Life Application

relationships

Evaluate your friendships and ensure they are built on mutual trust.

faith

Find comfort in God as your ultimate ally, even when others fail.

Places in This Verse

Edom(Southern Jordan today)

Edom was known for its alliances and betrayals, particularly against Israel during times of crisis.

Related Devotions

Obadiah 1:17

Keep Your Eyes Opened

2 KINGS 6:17 And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and

Related Prayers

👨‍👩‍👧Family & Marriage

Finding Hope Amidst Exhaustion and Isolation

Hi, I’m Michael. My daughter has a profound disability, and I find my life revolving around her care. Lately, I’ve been feeling utterly drained and is

👨‍👩‍👧Family & Marriage

Seeking Healing for an Unfaithful Heart

Hello, I feel lost and broken as I write this. My husband has struggled with pornography for years, and it has just come to light that he’s been unfai

✨Faith & Spiritual Growth

Seeking Strength in the Face of Division

As a 22-year-old biracial woman, I’ve been struggling with feelings of frustration and disillusionment regarding my church’s silence on racial issues.

🌍 Global Prayer Community

Someone is praying for you right now.

Pray requests. Thanksgiving. Daily reminders. All in your pocket.

Download on theApp StoreGET IT ONGoogle Play

Daily Bible in Your Inbox

Get a daily verse, devotional, and prayer delivered every morning.