Zephaniah.
The day of the LORD — judgment and remnant.
Who wrote Zephaniah?
Zephaniah, a descendant of King Hezekiah.
Who was it written for?
Judah, complacent in religious syncretism.
Structure
- Judgment on Judah and the nations (1–3:8)
- Restoration of the remnant (3:9–20)
Key verses
Why Zephaniah matters
A short book with one of the Old Testament's most tender images: "He will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing" (3:17). The book reminds readers that even in prophets famous for severity, the deepest note is God's love for the remnant who turn to him.
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