# 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.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/read/zephaniah/about
Section: Minor prophets · 3 chapters

## 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

- Chapter 1: [Judgment on Judah](https://www.lumin.faith/read/zephaniah/1)
- Chapter 2: [Judgment on the nations](https://www.lumin.faith/read/zephaniah/2)
- Chapter 3: [Jerusalem’s sin and future joy](https://www.lumin.faith/read/zephaniah/3)

## Key verses

Quoted from the Lumin Translation.

> 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.
> — [Zephaniah 2:3](https://www.lumin.faith/read/zephaniah/2#3)

> 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.
> — [Zephaniah 3:17](https://www.lumin.faith/read/zephaniah/3#17)

## Where to start

Read 3:14–20, then go back to chapter 1. [Read Zephaniah 3](https://www.lumin.faith/read/zephaniah/3.md)

Read the whole book: https://www.lumin.faith/read/zephaniah/1.md
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