Book introduction
The book of Zephaniah
Zephaniah warns of the coming day of the LORD on Judah and the nations. Then he promises a humble remnant, and ends with God himself singing over his people.
Read Zephaniah 3Start at chapter 1
Who wrote Zephaniah?
Zephaniah, who traces his family to King Hezekiah.
When was it written?
During Josiah’s reign, about 640–620 BC.
Main themes
- The day of the LORD
- A day of wrath on pride and idol worship.
- Seek humility
- The humble are told to seek the LORD.
- God rejoices over his people
- The book ends with God singing.
Outline of Zephaniah
Key verses
Seek Yahweh, all you humble of the land, who carry out his justice. Seek righteousness; seek humility. Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of Yahweh’s anger.
Yahweh your God is in your midst, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness; he will be quiet in his love; he will delight in you with shouts of joy.
Quoted from the Lumin Translation.
Where to start
Read 3:14–20, then go back to chapter 1.
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