It is a small book, nestled in the midst of the minor prophets, toward the end of the old testament. Zephaniah portrays the stark horror of that ordeal with the same graphic imagery found elsewhere in the prophets. The author, zephaniah, traces his ancestry back four generations. The theme of zephaniah is the approaching day of the lord. Zephaniah pleaded, seek ye the lord, all ye meek of the earth. This day is one of judgment against those who sin against god, and one of blessing for those who follow him. Son of hezekiah, possibly the famous judean king c. Introduction286 the book of zephaniah is probably best known for being the least known book of the entire bible. Zephaniah intro to zephaniah biblica the international bible. Zephaniah s main theme is the coming of the day of the lord see notes on isa 2. Among the prophets, this is a unique introduction with its long list of fathers back to. The prophet foresaw the devastating consequences of gods judgment on corruption and wickedness but also announced the lords gracious plan to restore judah. The book tells us that zephaniah prophesied during the reign of josiah, the king of.
Title as with each of the 12 minor prophets, the prophecy bears the name of its author, which is generally thought to mean the lord hides cf. Zephaniah prophesied during the reign of josiah 640609 b. The book declares judgment on many nations, all of which opposed god through. This is an authorized web site of jehovahs witnesses.
Zephaniah prophesied of the day of the lord zephaniah 1. The day of the lord is coming, says the book of zephaniah, because gods patience has a limit when it comes to sin. Intro to zephaniah biblica the international bible society. Zephaniahs prophecy of judgment on judah and jerusalem emphasizes, perhaps more. Introduction from the niv study bible go to zephaniah. Zephaniah chapter 2 1 gather yourselves together, yea, gather together, o nation not desired. Zephaniahs main theme is the coming of the day of the lord see notes on isa 2. In greek the book is titled sofonias, a transliteration of the prophets name in hebrew. He also warns some of judahs antagonistic neighbors of. Zephaniah 2 zephaniah encourages judah and the meek people of the earth to seek righteousness.
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