Zephaniah
Purpose
Warns of the coming day of the LORD against Judah and the nations, then promises a purified remnant and joyful restoration.
Author
Zephaniah
Time Period
Written c. 640-609 BC, during Josiah's reign
Key Themes
- The day of the LORD
- Judgment
- Repentance
- The remnant
- Joyful restoration
Outline
Judgment on Judah and Jerusalem (ch. 1); calls to repent and oracles to the nations (ch. 2-3:8); the faithful remnant's restoration (ch. 3:9-20).