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A short
prophetic book which warns that the earth will be judged on the
"day of the LORD," but also promises the restoration of
Zion.
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The day of the Lord is clouds and thick darkness
(Zeph 1:15)
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Zephaniah prophesied
in Judah in the late seventh century. He
was a contemporary of Jeremiah and Nahum.
The prophet first
denounces Judah's sins of idolatry, violence, and fraud. The coming
"day" of the Lord threatens sinners. Next the prophet declares
that Philistia, Moab, Ethiopia, and Assyria wil be made desolate for their
arrogance. Nevertheless, Zephaniah holds out the hope that all people
will be moved to call upon God in the day that God takes away his judgment
against Jerusalem.
Zeph
1:1-3 - Judgment
Zeph 3:14-20
- Hope of joy
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