served as a prophet to Judah possibly around 853 B.C.
| Climate of the times | Edom was a constant thorn in Judah’s side. The Edomites often participated in attacks initiated by other enemies. |
| Main message | God will judge Edom for its evil actions toward God’s people. |
| Importance of message | Just as Edom was destroyed and disappeared as a nation, so God will destroy proud and wicked people. |
| Contemporary prophets | Elijah (875–848 B.C.), Micaiah (865–853 B.C.), Jehu (853 B.C.) |