The book tells us that zephaniah prophesied during the reign of josiah, the king of judah from 640 to 609 bc zephaniah 1. Gather together, gather yourselves together, you shameful nation, before the decree takes effect and that day passes like windblown chaff, before the lords fierce anger comes upon you, before the day of the lords wrath comes upon you. Book of zephaniah overview insight for living ministries. It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovahs witnesses. The book tells us that zephaniah prophesied during the reign of josiah, the king of. Zephaniahs main theme is the coming of the day of the lord see notes on isa 2. Zephaniah prophesied during the reign of josiah 640609 b. The theme of zephaniah is the approaching day of the lord. In greek the book is titled sofonias, a transliteration of the prophets name in hebrew. This is an authorized web site of jehovahs witnesses. Introduction from the niv study bible go to zephaniah. Intro to zephaniah biblica the international bible society.
Zephaniah chapter 2 1 gather yourselves together, yea, gather together, o nation not desired. Introduction to the book of zephaniah the bible journey. Among the prophets, this is a unique introduction with its long list of fathers back to. Among the minor prophets, we are certainly much more familiar with jonah and hosea. Introduction286 the book of zephaniah is probably best known for being the least known book of the entire bible. Son of hezekiah, possibly the famous judean king c. The book declares judgment on many nations, all of which opposed god through. Zephaniahs prophecy of judgment on judah and jerusalem emphasizes, perhaps more. Zephaniah prophesied of the day of the lord zephaniah 1. He also warns some of judahs antagonistic neighbors of. 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. Zephaniah portrays the stark horror of that ordeal with the same graphic imagery found elsewhere in the prophets. The day of the lord is coming, says the book of zephaniah, because gods patience has a limit when it comes to sin.