Obadiah tells of the arrogance of Edom, their pride and refusal to recognize God. He tells of their refusal to help their brother Israel, and much worse, how they collaberated with Israel's enemies and celebrated the suffering of their brothers. For this reason Edom will be destroyed, their pride will be struck down. One day, the Jeiwsh people will return to Zion, and Edom and all the other nations who refuse to humble themselves before God will be destroyed.