Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version On the day you stood aloof while strangers carried off his wealth and foreigners entered his gates and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were like one of them. New Living Translation When they were invaded, you stood aloof, refusing to help them. Foreign invaders carried off their wealth and cast lots to divide up Jerusalem, but you acted like one of Israel’s enemies. English Standard Version On the day that you stood aloof, on the day that strangers carried off his wealth and foreigners entered his gates and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were like one of them. Berean Standard Bible On the day you stood aloof while strangers carried off his wealth and foreigners entered his gate and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were just like one of them. Berean Literal Bible On the day of your standing away from before him, on the day strangers carried away captive his wealth, and foreigners entered his gates, and over Jerusalem they cast lots, even you were as one of them. King James Bible In the day that thou stoodest on the other side, in the day that the strangers carried away captive his forces, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots upon Jerusalem, even thou wast as one of them. New King James Version In the day that you stood on the other side— In the day that strangers carried captive his forces, When foreigners entered his gates And cast lots for Jerusalem— Even you were as one of them. New American Standard Bible “On the day that you stood aloof, On the day that strangers carried off his wealth, And foreigners entered his gate And cast lots for Jerusalem— You too were as one of them. NASB 1995 “On the day that you stood aloof, On the day that strangers carried off his wealth, And foreigners entered his gate And cast lots for Jerusalem— You too were as one of them. NASB 1977 “On the day that you stood aloof, On the day that strangers carried off his wealth, And foreigners entered his gate And cast lots for Jerusalem— You too were as one of them. Legacy Standard Bible On the day that you stood aloof, On the day that strangers took his wealth captive And foreigners entered his gate And cast lots for Jerusalem— You too were as one of them. Amplified Bible “On the day that [Jerusalem was destroyed] you stood aloof [from your brother Jacob]— On the day that strangers took his forces captive and carried off his wealth, And foreigners entered his gates And cast lots for Jerusalem [dividing the city for plunder]— You too were like one of them [collaborating with the enemy]. Berean Annotated Bible On the day you stood aloof while strangers carried off his wealth and foreigners entered his gate and cast lots for Jerusalem (city of peace), you were just like one of them. Christian Standard Bible On the day you stood aloof, on the day strangers captured his wealth, while foreigners entered his city gate and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were just like one of them. Holman Christian Standard Bible On the day you stood aloof, on the day strangers captured his wealth, while foreigners entered his gate and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were just like one of them. American Standard Version In the day that thou stoodest on the other side, in the day that strangers carried away his substance, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots upon Jerusalem, even thou wast as one of them. Contemporary English Version You stood there and watched as foreigners entered Jerusalem and took what they wanted. In fact, you were no better than those foreigners. English Revised Version In the day that thou stoodest on the other side, in the day that strangers carried away his substance, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots upon Jerusalem, even thou wast as one of them. GOD'S WORD® Translation While you stood there doing nothing, strangers carried off Jacob's wealth. Foreigners entered his gates and threw dice for Jerusalem. You acted like one of them. Good News Translation You stood aside on that day when enemies broke down their gates. You were as bad as those strangers who carried off Jerusalem's wealth and divided it among themselves. International Standard Version "On the day you just stood by, when strangers carried away Jacob's wealth and foreigners entered his gates, casting lots for Jerusalem, you were just like one of them. NET Bible You stood aloof while strangers took his army captive, and foreigners advanced to his gates. When they cast lots over Jerusalem, you behaved as though you were in league with them. New Heart English Bible In the day that you stood on the other side, in the day that strangers carried away his substance, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots for Jerusalem, even you were like one of them. Webster's Bible Translation In the day that thou stoodst on the other side, in the day that the strangers carried away captive his forces, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots upon Jerusalem, even thou wast as one of them. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOn the day you stood aloof while strangers carried off his wealth and foreigners entered his gate and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were just like one of them. World English Bible In the day that you stood on the other side, in the day that strangers carried away his substance and foreigners entered into his gates and cast lots for Jerusalem, even you were like one of them. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn the day of your standing aloof from the opposite [side], "" In the day of strangers taking his force captive, "" And foreigners have entered his gates, "" And have cast a lot for Jerusalem, "" Even you [are] as one of them! Berean Literal Bible On the day of your standing away from before him, on the day strangers carried away captive his wealth, and foreigners entered his gates, and over Jerusalem they cast lots, even you were as one of them. Young's Literal Translation In the day of thy standing over-against, In the day of strangers taking captive his force, And foreigners have entered his gates, And for Jerusalem have cast a lot, Even thou art as one of them! Smith's Literal Translation In the day of thy standing from before, in the day of the strangers carrying away captive his strength, and foreigners came into his gate, and upon Jerusalem they cast the lot, also thou as one of them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn the day when thou stoodest against him, when strangers carried away his army captive, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots upon Jerusalem: thou also wast as one of them. Catholic Public Domain Version In the day when you stood against him, when strangers seized his army, and foreigners entered into his gates, and they cast lots over Jerusalem: you also were just like one of them. New American Bible On the day you stood by, the day strangers carried off his possessions, And foreigners entered his gates and cast lots for Jerusalem, you too were like one of them. New Revised Standard Version On the day that you stood aside, on the day that strangers carried off his wealth, and foreigners entered his gates and cast lots for Jerusalem, you too were like one of them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIn the day that you stood against him, in the day that the strangers carried away captive his forces, and foreigners entered into his gates and cast lots upon Jerusalem, even you were as one of them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In the day that you stood against him in the day that foreigners captured his army and foreigners entered into his gates, and they cast lots for Jerusalem, you also shall be as one of them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In the day that thou didst stand aloof, In the day that strangers carried away his substance, And foreigners entered into his gates, And cast lots upon Jerusalem, Even thou wast as one of them. Brenton Septuagint Translation From the day that thou stoodest in opposition to him, in the days when foreigners were taking captive his forces, and strangers entered into his gates, and cast lots on Jerusalem, thou also wast as one of them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Destruction of Edom…10Because of the violence against your brother Jacob, you will be covered with shame and cut off forever. 11On the day you stood aloof while strangers carried off his wealth and foreigners entered his gate and cast lots for Jerusalem, you were just like one of them. 12But you should not gloat in that day, your brother’s day of misfortune, nor rejoice over the people of Judah in the day of their destruction, nor boast proudly in the day of their distress.… Cross References On the day you stood aloof Leviticus 19:16 You must not go about spreading slander among your people. You must not endanger the life of your neighbor. I am the LORD. Proverbs 24:11-12 Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter. / If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? Psalm 137:7 Remember, O LORD, the sons of Edom on the day Jerusalem fell: “Destroy it,” they said, “tear it down to its foundations!” while strangers carried off his wealth Lamentations 5:2 Our inheritance has been turned over to strangers, our houses to foreigners. 2 Kings 24:13 As the LORD had declared, Nebuchadnezzar also carried off all the treasures from the house of the LORD and the royal palace, and he cut into pieces all the gold articles that Solomon king of Israel had made in the temple of the LORD. Ezekiel 7:21 And I will hand these things over as plunder to foreigners and loot to the wicked of the earth, who will defile them. and foreigners entered his gate Lamentations 4:12 The kings of the earth did not believe, nor any people of the world, that an enemy or a foe could enter the gates of Jerusalem. Jeremiah 51:51 “We are ashamed because we have heard reproach; disgrace has covered our faces, because foreigners have entered the holy places of the LORD’s house.” Psalm 79:1 A Psalm of Asaph. The nations, O God, have invaded Your inheritance; they have defiled Your holy temple and reduced Jerusalem to rubble. and cast lots for Jerusalem, Joel 3:3 They cast lots for My people; they bartered a boy for a prostitute and sold a girl for wine to drink. Nahum 3:10 Yet she became an exile; she went into captivity. Her infants were dashed to pieces at the head of every street. They cast lots for her dignitaries, and all her nobles were bound in chains. Psalm 22:18 They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing. you were just like one of them. Amos 1:11 This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of Edom, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because he pursued his brother with the sword and stifled all compassion; his anger raged continually, and his fury flamed incessantly. Ezekiel 25:12 This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah, and in so doing incurred grievous guilt, Ezekiel 35:5 Because you harbored an ancient hatred and delivered the Israelites over to the sword in the time of their disaster at the final stage of their punishment, Joel 3:19 Egypt will become desolate, and Edom a desert wasteland, because of the violence done to the people of Judah, in whose land they shed innocent blood. Treasury of Scripture In the day that you stood on the other side, in the day that the strangers carried away captive his forces, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots on Jerusalem, even you were as one of them. in the day that the. 2 Kings 24:10-16 At that time the servants of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came up against Jerusalem, and the city was besieged… 2 Kings 25:11 Now the rest of the people that were left in the city, and the fugitives that fell away to the king of Babylon, with the remnant of the multitude, did Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carry away. Jeremiah 52:28-30 This is the people whom Nebuchadrezzar carried away captive: in the seventh year three thousand Jews and three and twenty: … captive his forces. Joel 3:3 And they have cast lots for my people; and have given a boy for an harlot, and sold a girl for wine, that they might drink. Nahum 3:10 Yet was she carried away, she went into captivity: her young children also were dashed in pieces at the top of all the streets: and they cast lots for her honourable men, and all her great men were bound in chains. even. Psalm 50:18 When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been partaker with adulterers. Psalm 137:7 Remember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof. Jump to Previous Aloof Captive Carried Cast Chance Decision Doors Entered Fate Forces Foreigners Gate Gates Goods Jerusalem Lots Side Stand Stood Stoodest Strange Strangers Substance Wast Watching WealthJump to Next Aloof Captive Carried Cast Chance Decision Doors Entered Fate Forces Foreigners Gate Gates Goods Jerusalem Lots Side Stand Stood Stoodest Strange Strangers Substance Wast Watching WealthObadiah 1 1. The destruction of Edom,3. for their pride, 10. and for their wrong unto Jacob. 17. The salvation and victory of Jacob. On the day you stood aloof This phrase highlights the inaction and indifference of Edom during a critical moment for Judah. Historically, Edom and Israel were related nations, descending from Esau and Jacob, respectively. The Edomites' failure to assist their kin during a time of crisis is a central theme in Obadiah. This reflects a broader biblical principle of accountability for those who fail to act justly or compassionately when they have the opportunity (James 4:17). while strangers carried off his wealth and foreigners entered his gate and cast lots for Jerusalem you were just like one of them Persons / Places / Events 1. EdomitesDescendants of Esau, brother of Jacob (Israel). Historically, they had a contentious relationship with the Israelites. 2. Jerusalem The capital city of Israel, significant in Jewish history and the site of the Temple. 3. Strangers and Foreigners Likely referring to the Babylonians or other invading forces who attacked Jerusalem. 4. Obadiah The prophet who delivered this message, emphasizing God's judgment against Edom. 5. The Day of Jerusalem's Calamity A time when Jerusalem was attacked and plundered, possibly during the Babylonian conquest. Teaching Points The Sin of IndifferenceStanding aloof in the face of injustice is akin to participating in it. As Christians, we are called to act justly and defend the oppressed. The Consequences of Betrayal Betraying a brother or ally, as Edom did to Israel, leads to divine judgment. Loyalty and support are crucial in times of crisis. God’s Sovereignty in Judgment God sees and judges the actions of nations and individuals. His justice is perfect and will be executed in His timing. Historical Enmity and Reconciliation The longstanding enmity between Edom and Israel serves as a reminder of the need for reconciliation and peace among nations and individuals. Active Compassion Christians are called to be proactive in showing compassion and support, especially to those in distress, reflecting Christ’s love. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Obadiah 1:11?2. How does Obadiah 1:11 warn against complacency in the face of injustice? 3. What lessons can we learn about loyalty from Obadiah 1:11? 4. How does Obadiah 1:11 connect with Proverbs 17:17 on friendship? 5. In what ways can we avoid being "like one of them"? 6. How can Obadiah 1:11 inspire us to defend the oppressed today? 7. What historical event is Obadiah 1:11 referring to regarding Edom's actions? 8. How does Obadiah 1:11 reflect on the theme of betrayal among nations? 9. What does Obadiah 1:11 reveal about God's judgment on Edom? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Obadiah 1? 11. How will Edom face judgment for its pride and betrayal? 12. What is Obadiah's prophecy against Edom's betrayal of Israel? 13. What is Edom's significance in the Bible? 14. 1 Kings 11:4 - Why would a wise ruler be so easily swayed by foreign religions despite his renowned wisdom? What Does Obadiah 1:11 Mean On the day you stood aloof“On the day you stood aloof” (Obadiah 1:11) pictures Edom watching Judah’s calamity from a safe distance. Instead of helping their brother nation, they chose indifference. • Psalm 35:13-15 shows David’s grief when friends rejoiced over his trouble, highlighting how callous detachment wounds the suffering. • Proverbs 24:11-12 underscores God’s charge to rescue those being led away to death; neutrality in the face of evil is guilt. Edom’s passivity was not accidental—it was a moral failure that God recorded and judged. While strangers carried off his wealth The “strangers” are the invading Babylonians who looted Jerusalem’s treasures (2 Kings 24:13-14). • Isaiah 10:13-14 illustrates how conquerors boasted of seizing riches, underscoring Judah’s humiliation. • Lamentations 1:10 laments that enemies “seized her treasures,” matching Obadiah’s scene. Edom watched those valuables carried away, perhaps even profited by buying stolen goods (cf. Psalm 137:7). Their silent benefit betrayed family loyalty. And foreigners entered his gate Jerusalem’s gates—symbols of security and community life—were breached (Jeremiah 39:2-3). • Nehemiah 1:3 speaks of “broken down walls and burned gates,” confirming the extent of the invasion. • Amos 1:6-9 shows God judging nations that exploited vulnerable cities; gates mattered to the Lord. Edom’s failure to defend Judah’s gates aligned them with the invaders rather than with their covenant kin. And cast lots for Jerusalem “Casting lots” refers to dividing spoils or land (Joel 3:3). The conquerors treated God’s holy city like merchandise. • Nahum 3:10 depicts captives “cast lots for her nobles,” highlighting the cruelty. • Obadiah later promises the Lord will “devour the house of Esau” (v. 18), showing divine retribution for those who gamble with His people. Edom’s silence implied consent; they effectively joined the lottery over Judah’s fate. You were just like one of them God counts complicity as participation (James 4:17: “Anyone, then, who knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, is guilty of sin”). • Psalm 50:18 rebukes those who “consent with thieves.” • Matthew 25:45 echoes this truth—neglect of Christ’s “least” brothers equals neglect of Christ Himself. Edom’s shared guilt meant they would share in the judgment (Obadiah 1:15). Their lineage of hostility toward Israel (Genesis 25:29-34; Numbers 20:14-21) culminated here: spectatorship became partnership in sin. summary Obadiah 1:11 condemns Edom for standing idly by when Judah was plundered, invaded, and humiliated. God treats passive indifference toward suffering—especially the suffering of His covenant people—as active participation in evil. The verse warns that neutrality in moments of injustice invites the same judgment reserved for the oppressor, urging believers to move from passive observation to compassionate intervention. Verse 11. - The injuries complained of were committed lately, and the prophet could speak of them as well known (see note on ver. 10). In the day that thou stoodest; literally, in the day of thy standing, without note of time, but implying a past event here. On the other side. The words may denote either malicious unconcern, as Psalm 38:11 (12), or hostile opposition, as 2 Samuel 18:13. Besides the direct application to recent events, the clause intimates the usual attitude of the Edomites toward Israel. In the day that the strangers - Philistines and Arabians (2 Chronicles 21:16) - carried away captive his forces; rather, carried array his substance, as ver. 13; Genesis 34:29; Deuteronomy 8:17; Isaiah 8:4. Foreigners. The same as "strangers." Both words are usually applied to heathen enemies. Cast lots upon Jerusalem. Divided the captives and spoil of Jerusalem by lot (2 Chronicles 21:17; comp. Joel 3:3; Nab. 3:10). Nothing is said of the total destruction of Jerusalem or the wholesale deportation of the inhabitants to Babylon, So that Obadiah cannot be referring to the Chaldean conquest. Thou wast as one of them; literally, thou, too, as one of them. In this expression the past is set before the mind as present.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew On the dayבְּיוֹם֙ (bə·yō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3117: A day you stood עֲמָֽדְךָ֣ (‘ă·mā·ḏə·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5975: To stand, in various relations aloof מִנֶּ֔גֶד (min·ne·ḡeḏ) Preposition-m Strong's 5048: A front, part opposite, a counterpart, mate, over against, before while בְּי֛וֹם (bə·yō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day strangers זָרִ֖ים (zā·rîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2114: To turn aside, to be a, foreigner, strange, profane, to commit adultery carried off שְׁב֥וֹת (šə·ḇō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7617: To transport into captivity his wealth חֵיל֑וֹ (ḥê·lōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength and foreigners וְנָכְרִ֞ים (wə·nā·ḵə·rîm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 5237: Foreign, alien entered בָּ֣אוּ (bā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go his gate שְׁעָרָ֗יו (šə·‘ā·rāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate and cast יַדּ֣וּ (yad·dū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3032: To handle, to throw, lots lots גוֹרָ֔ל (ḡō·w·rāl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1486: Lot -- a lot (for casting) for וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Jerusalem, יְרוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ (yə·rū·šā·lim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel you אַתָּ֖ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you were just like one כְּאַחַ֥ד (kə·’a·ḥaḏ) Preposition-k | Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first of them. מֵהֶֽם׃ (mê·hem) Preposition-m | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They Links Obadiah 1:11 NIVObadiah 1:11 NLT Obadiah 1:11 ESV Obadiah 1:11 NASB Obadiah 1:11 KJV Obadiah 1:11 BibleApps.com Obadiah 1:11 Biblia Paralela Obadiah 1:11 Chinese Bible Obadiah 1:11 French Bible Obadiah 1:11 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Obadiah 1:11 In the day that you stood (Obad. 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