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The name Obadiah means "Servant of God" (literally -- "One who serves or worships God"). This prophecy has the distinction of being the shortest book in the OT. There are twelve different individuals in the OT with this name (a very common name), but no indication that any of these other individuals are to be identified with this particular prophet. Nothing is known about his life, background or personality except what little can be inferred from this prophecy. It is assumed that he was a native of Judah. Others feel he may also have been among the circle of prophets attached to the Jerusalem Temple. The Jewish Talmudstates Obadiah was not born Jewish, but rather an Edomite proselyte whom God sent to rebuke his own people.

So basiclly to be like Obadiah, is to be a servant of God and be in continual worship and awe of Him.

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