Zephaniah: Summary & Overview
Overview
Zephaniah prophesied during Josiah's reign, warning of the coming 'Day of the Lord' — a day of universal judgment. His language is intense and urgent. Yet the book ends with one of the most tender images in Scripture: God rejoicing over His people with singing. From judgment to joy, Zephaniah shows the full range of God's character.
Key Themes
- •The Day of the Lord
- •Universal judgment
- •The call to seek God
- •God rejoices over His people
- •A purified remnant
Famous Verses
“The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”
— Zephaniah 3:17
“Seek ye the Lord, all ye meek of the earth; seek righteousness, seek meekness.”
— Zephaniah 2:3
“For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him with one consent.”
— Zephaniah 3:9
“The great day of the Lord is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly.”
— Zephaniah 1:14
“At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you.”
— Zephaniah 3:20
Key Facts
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Genre
- Minor Prophet
- Author
- Zephaniah
- Date Written
- ~640–609 BC
- Chapters
- 3
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