Zephaniah

A stark warning of the day of the Lord against Judah and the nations, which ends in joy: God will gather his humble people and rejoice over them with singing.

Author

The prophet Zephaniah

Written

About 630 BC

Chapters

1. 1Zephaniah 1The great day of the Lord is near, a day of wrath against Judah’s idolatry and complacency.
2. 2Zephaniah 2Seek the Lord, all you humble of the land. Judgment on the surrounding nations.
3. 3Zephaniah 3Jerusalem is rebuked, but God will purify the nations and leave a humble remnant. “The Lord your God is with you. He will rejoice over you with singing.”