Old Testament · Minor Prophets
Zephaniah
Written by Zephaniah. Written for Judah in the days of King Josiah.
Big picture in three sentences
Zephaniah warns that a day of the Lord is coming against pride and injustice.
He also says God will quiet his people with his love.
The book ends with singing, not with fear.
Zephaniah says God will rejoice over his people with singing.
Key verse · Zephaniah 3:17
“Yahweh, your God, is among you, a mighty one who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will calm you in his love. He will rejoice over you with singing.”
Stories families know from this book
- The day of the Lord
- God will quiet you with his love