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Zephaniah 2

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 3

1 Gather yourselves, even gather, O nation not being longed for;

2 before the birth of the decree, the day shall pass like the chaff, yet not before the heat of the anger of Jehovah comes on you, yet not before the day of the anger of Jehovah comes on you.

3 Seek Jehovah, all the humble ones of the earth who have done His judgment; seek righteousness; seek meekness. It may be you shall be hidden in the day of the anger of Jehovah.

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Chapter Summary

An exhortation to repentance. The judgment of the Philistines, of Moab and Ammon, of Ethiopia and Assyria.

Key Hebrew Words

חֵֽרְפוּ֙ remain in harvest time H2778 · TWOT 750
יִרְבָּצ֔וּ stretch oneself out H7257 · TWOT 2109
יִנְחָלֽוּ get as a possession H5157 · TWOT 1342
מַרְבֵּץ֙ reclining place H4769 · TWOT 2109b
נְאֻם֩ utterance H5002 · TWOT 1272a

People & Context

Call to the Humble

The humble of the earth are urged to seek Jehovah, righteousness, and meekness before the decree of His anger is executed.

Desolation of Philistia

Cities like Gaza and Ashkelon are forsaken, and the seacoast is transformed into pastures for the surviving remnant of Judah.

Ruin of Moab and Ammon

As punishment for their pride and mocking of God's people, Moab and Ammon are decreed to become wastelands like Sodom and Gomorrah.

Timeline

Call to the Humble

The humble of the earth are urged to seek Jehovah, righteousness, and meekness before the decree of His anger is executed.

Zephaniah 2:1-3
Desolation of Philistia

Cities like Gaza and Ashkelon are forsaken, and the seacoast is transformed into pastures for the surviving remnant of Judah.

Zephaniah 2:4-7
Ruin of Moab and Ammon

As punishment for their pride and mocking of God's people, Moab and Ammon are decreed to become wastelands like Sodom and Gomorrah.

Zephaniah 2:8-11

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