Zephaniah
A descendant of King Hezekiah, Zephaniah prophesies the sweeping Day of the Lord — judgment on Judah, the nations, and the whole earth. Yet he also promises that God will leave a humble remnant and rejoice over His people with singing.
Author: Zephaniah · Written: c. 630-620 BC
🎯Key Themes
⭐Famous Verses
Zephaniah 3:17
“The LORD, your God, is in your midst, a mighty savior, who will rejoice over you with gladness, and renew you in his love, who will sing joyfully because of you.”
📝Summary & Overview
Zephaniah announces a cosmic Day of the Lord that will sweep away everything — idolaters, the complacent, and unjust nations. But judgment is not the last word. God will purify a humble remnant, restore their fortunes, and — in one of the most tender verses in Scripture — 'rejoice over you with singing' (3:17). This image of God singing over His people is unique in all of Scripture.
📚Book Details
Author
Zephaniah
Written
c. 630-620 BC
Testament
Old Testament
Category
Minor Prophets
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