At a glance
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Authorship | Zephaniah (royal lineage, Zep.1.1) |
| Date | ~640-621 BC (during Josiah's reign) |
| Genre | Prophecy |
| Purpose | Day of the LORD warning + restoration promise |
| Chapters | 3 |
Main themes
| Theme | Description |
|---|---|
| Day of the LORD | Coming judgment on Judah + nations |
| Universal judgment | Including foreign nations |
| Restoration | Faithful remnant restored |
| God's love song | Zep.3.17, "He will rejoice over you with singing" |
Key passages
- Zep.1.14-18, Day of the LORD
- Zep.2.3, seek the LORD
- Zep.3.17, God's love for restored remnant