Old Testament

Zephaniah

Written by the prophet Zephaniah during the reign of King Josiah (roughly 640–609 B.C.). Zephaniah warns of the coming Day of the Lord in universal judgment, yet promises that God will preserve a humble remnant and rejoice over His people with singing.

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The Day of the LORD Announced

Zephaniah 1-2

Zephaniah announces a sweeping Day of the LORD judgment against Judah and the surrounding nations, while calling the humble remnant to seek the LORD before the day of his fierce wrath arrives.

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Judgment and Hope for Jerusalem

Zephaniah 3

Zephaniah's final chapter moves from a devastating woe against Jerusalem's corrupt leadership to one of the Old Testament's most tender portraits of divine love — the LORD who rejoices over his redeemed people with singing.

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