Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. He traces his genealogy back 4 generations to king hezekiah ca. Despite the fact that zephaniah warns judah of impending doom, the prophecy is dual, and the major fulfillment of his prophecy is yet future. This summary of the book of zephaniah provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of zephaniah. The commander of the guard took as prisoners seraiah the chief priest, zephaniah the priest next in rank and. Zephaniah is the ninth of the twelve prophets in the book of the twelve in hebrew scripture, our old testament of the bible. Yet before we get to that verse, the book, like many prophetic books, is full of alarming brokenness and impending judgement. Book of zephaniah simple english wikipedia, the free.
This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the king. Zephaniah was the son of cushi, son of gedaliah, son of amariah, son of. Apr 28, 2019 the book of zephaniah was written from 640609 bc, during the reign of king josiah who brought spiritual renewal and reform to judah after the long and devastating reign of king manasseh. Zephaniah 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. By this the godly harmony is shown in the prophecies of such different men who have lived at totally different times but who always presented the one goal of god. The lord gave this message to zephaniah when josiah son of amon was king of judah. This is not the only place where this theme occurs, of course, but it is the most concentrated treatment of the judgment of god as the whole book is devoted to this one theme. Oct 23, 2012 this is the holy book of zephaniah, known simply as zephaniah. Zephaniah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. His word came in visions, oracles, dreams, parables, and the like.
We can begin to pinpoint exactly when zephaniah prophesied by accounting for a few details in the text. The book of zephaniah was written during the reign of king josiah, likely in the early part of his reign, between 635 and 625 bc. Zephaniah was likely written in the years before the revival, and god used this prophecy to bring and further revival. Zephaniah 1 nkjv the great day of the lord bible gateway. The prophet zephaniah was evidently a person of considerable social standing in judah and was probably related to the royal line. Zephaniah was the son of cushi, son of gedaliah, son of amariah, son of hezekiah. Book of zephaniah read bible verses online bible study tools. The prophet zephaniah made it clear that the day of gods judgment was near for disobedient judah and jerusalem. Zephaniah explained that god would punish many countries because of their evil deeds zephaniah chapters 12. Watch our overview video on the book of zephaniah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The bible project is seriously one of the best channels on youtube. The great day of the lord the word of the lord which came to zephaniah the son of cushi, the son of gedaliah, the son of amariah, the son of hezekiah, in the days of josiah the son of amon, king of judah. Tom constables expository notes on zephaniah this is also available in the net.
In the book of zephaniah, gods justice and love offer future. An introduction to the book of zephaniah an argument of the book of zephaniah. The harpercollins study bible supplies headings for the book as follows. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. May 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of zephaniah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Interesting facts about zephaniah barnes bible charts meaning. The words of zephaniah contain one of my favorite bible verses. Zephaniah was probably hidden for his own protection. Written to zephaniah addressed the jews in judah and all later bible readers. In the christian old testament, the book is divided into three separate chapters. The book of zephaniah is in the bible old testament. Introduction286 the book of zephaniah is probably best known for being the least known book of the entire bible.
In the book of zephaniah, gods justice and love offer. This is book number 8 in the summary of the 12 minor prophets of the bible. His prophecy is probably to be dated relatively early in josiahs reign, before that kings attempt at reform and while conditions brought about by the reigns of manasseh and amon still prevailed and before the assyrian king. When god had a message for the people, he spoke through the prophets. The purpose of this book was to show that god raised up his prophet zephaniah to proclaim a warning of coming judgment and to encourage repentance. It was zephaniahs lot to speak on the most unpleasant subject in the bible the judgment of god. Nevertheless, this is a great book with a significant. Zephaniah has another cycle of denunciation against judah 3.
Zephaniah 1 the word of the lord which came unto zephaniah the son of cushi, the son of gedaliah, the son of amariah, the son of hizkiah, in the days of josiah the son of amon, king of judah. An exegetical commentary nahum, habakkuk, zephaniah. That is a phrase we have seen before in books of prophets esp. Zephaniah includes one of the most vivid descriptions in the prophetic literature of gods. In this book, zephaniah announces gods purifying judgment on israel.
The book of zephaniah shows extremely many similarities with other prophetic books of the ot. Zephaniah contemporary of jeremiah preached around 625 bc king manasseh is dead after a reign of 55 years the most evil king in judah he was the exact opposite of his father king hezekiah. 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 compare 2. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of. Historically, the book of zephaniah was used in the providence of god to prepare judah for the reforms and revival under king josiah. Zephaniah addressing people french bible, 16th century. The book of the twelve prophets was originally on one parchment roll because of the brevity of the text, and together formed one book of the 24 books of hebrew scripture. Zephaniah s message of judgment and encouragement contains three major doctrines. Book of zephaniah, the ninth of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in one book, the twelve, in the jewish canon. The book tells us that zephaniah prophesied during the reign of josiah, the king of judah from 640 to 609 bc zephaniah 1. In this book, zephaniah announces gods purifying judgment on. The book of zephaniah introduction to the book of zephaniah in the bible. Dec 28, 2016 zephaniah has another cycle of denunciation against judah 3.
This book mentions the day of the lord more than does any other book in the old testament, clarifying the picture of judahs fall to babylon and the eventual. It is a small book, nestled in the midst of the minor prophets, toward the end of the old testament. The book of zephaniah is probably best known for being the least known book of the entire bible. The most popular bible verses from zephaniah found 53 verses zephaniah 3. Summary of the book of zephaniah the story of the bible. A consuming fire, his justice purifies the people, and his love restores jerusalem for the nations. Zephaniah 1 niv the word of the lord that came to bible gateway. The book of zephaniah was written from 640609 bc, during the reign of king josiah who brought spiritual renewal and reform to judah after the long and devastating reign of king manasseh. Three times god says i will sweep away in chapter 1 verses 1 and 2. The title king of israel, in referring to god, is found but twice in the bible once in the old and once in the new testament. You think zephaniahs prophecy can benefit us today.
Bible study guide book of zephaniah saturday, november 3, 2012 background on zephaniah in zephaniah 1. Historically, the book of zephaniah was used in the providence of god to. This is the holy book of zephaniah, known simply as zephaniah. Study guide for zephaniah 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. The prophetic books title means, the lord conceals, or the lord protects.
Among the prophets, this is a unique introduction with its long list of fathers back to zephaniahs great. Watch our overview video on the book of zephaniah, which breaks down. Book of zephaniah overview insight for living ministries. Josiah was a godly, young king who brought great revival and reform to judah but josiah reigned for 10 years before he led his great revival. The book begins by telling of gods judgement on the kingdom of judah. The book of zephaniah is a book of the bible and is thought to be written by zephaniah son of cushi son of gedaliah son of amariah son of hezekiah, in the days of king josiah son of amon of judah.
Among the minor prophets, we are certainly much more familiar with jonah and hosea. The word of the lord that came to zephaniah son of cushi, the son of gedaliah, the son of amariah, the son of hezekiah, during the reign of josiah. The book of zephaniah shows how gods justice and love work together to give the world hope. Book of zephaniah, the ninth of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in one book, the twelve, in the. The books superscription attributes its authorship to zephaniah son of cushi son of gedaliah son of amariah son of hezekiah, in the days of king josiah son of amon of judah 1. God would also punish the evil people in jerusalem zephaniah 3. It was zephaniah s lot to speak on the most unpleasant subject in the bible the judgment of god. Zephaniah is the only old testament biblical book that records god singing 3. Zephaniah and his contemporaries, jeremiah and habakkuk, were some of the prophets god used to pronounce this warning message. Intro to zephaniah biblica the international bible society. There are many people who would like to rule this subject of judgment out of the. Three other old testament individuals share his name.
All that is known of zephaniah comes from the text the name cushi, zephaniah s father, means cushite or ethiopian, and the text of zephaniah mentions the sin and restoration of. Yet before we get to that verse, the book, like many prophetic books, is full of. Zephaniah means yahweh has hiddenprotected, or yahweh hides. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. The great day of the lord i will utterly consume everything from the face of the land, says the lord. The small book of zephaniah is narrative history and prophetic oracle. Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. The purpose of this book was to show that god raised up his prophet zephaniah to proclaim a warning of. The book consists of a series of independent sayings, many of which are rightly attributed to zephaniah, written probably about 640630 bc. And them that worship the host of heaven upon the housetops. Within these chapters, zephaniah incorporated a number of common prophetic themes. This summary of the book of zephaniah provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of zephaniah. Zephaniah is the ninth of the minor prophets, the last 12 books of the old testament. On that day you shall not be put to shame because of the deeds by which you have rebelled against me.
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