Pete Hegseth’s Biblical Blunder Leaves Maltese Viewers in Stitches

Imagine this: You’re sitting in your apartment on Strait Street, Malta’s old red-light district, now a bustling hub of cafes and bars, enjoying your evening news. Suddenly, Fox News host Pete Hegseth drops a bombshell. He claims that the Bible says, “Ezekiel is the father of Obadiah.” You pause, sip your Cisk, and think, “Hang on, wasn’t that from Pulp Fiction?”

That’s exactly what happened recently when Pete Hegseth, in a segment discussing the Biden administration’s religious beliefs, made a biblical claim that sounded eerily familiar to Maltese viewers who’ve seen Quentin Tarantino’s classic film. The exchange went like this:

“Ezekiel is the father of Obadiah,” Hegseth said. “It’s in there. It’s in the Bible.”

Cue the collective Maltese eyebrow raise. Because, you see, that line is actually delivered by Jules Winnfield, Samuel L. Jackson’s iconic character in Pulp Fiction, not the Bible.

News of Hegseth’s biblical blunder quickly spread across Malta’s social media platforms. From the quaint streets of Mdina to the bustling Three Cities, locals couldn’t help but chuckle and share their disbelief.

“I thought I misheard him. Then I checked my Bible. No Ezekiel, no Obadiah, no father-son relationship. Only in Malta do we fact-check Fox News during our evening Cisk,” joked one user.

Another user quipped, “Maybe he was confusing it with the Maltese Bible – you know, the one with all the good luck charms and St. Paul’s letters mixed in.”

So, what does the Bible actually say about Ezekiel and Obadiah? Well, they are both prophets in the Old Testament, but there’s no mention of a father-son relationship between them. In fact, Obadiah is just one verse long, making it the shortest book in the Old Testament.

As for Pulp Fiction, the line “Ezekiel 25:17” is a reference to the film’s violent content, not an actual biblical verse. It’s a classic example of Tarantino’s unique blend of pop culture and biblical references.

When asked about the incident, a spokesperson for Fox News simply stated, “We make mistakes. This was one of them.”

This mix-up serves as a reminder that even in the digital age, misinformation can spread quickly. It’s up to us, as responsible viewers and citizens, to fact-check what we hear and share. And hey, it never hurts to have a little fun with it, Maltese style.

So, the next time you’re enjoying a drink at one of Strait Street’s many bars, remember: Not everything you hear on the news is in the Bible. And if it is, it might just be time to re-evaluate your holy scriptures.

As one Maltese user put it, “Maybe Pete should stick to discussing politics. Or at least, watch more Maltese films. They’re full of biblical references – and a lot less confusing.”