Zephaniah, ninth in order of the minor prophets, prophesied in the days of josiah zephaniah 1. Book of zephaniah, the ninth of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the. Study the bible online using commentary on zephaniah introduction and more. The name means jehovah hath guarded, literally, hidden psa 27. Edward gibbon in his book the decline and fall of the roman empire. The day of the lord is a major theme in zephaniah occurring 23 times in this short book as well as in obadiah, joel, and ezekiel. The world wide study bible on the book of zephaniah. The prophecy opens with a statement of the authors ancestry, which in itself is an unusual feature of the hebrew prophetic tradition. Baker considers each books historical setting, composition, structure and authorship nahums prophecy of ninevahs coming destruction. Read and study zephaniah, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary.
Access the niv cultural backgrounds study bible notes when you upgrade to bible gateway plus. The book of zephaniah is probably best known for being the least known book of the entire bible. Zephaniah 1 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. Zephaniah 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Baker considers each books historical setting, composition, structure, and. The books of nahum, habbakuk and zephaniah with introduction and notes. Best commentaries and books on zephaniah logos bible. 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. 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. Best commentaries and books on zephaniah logos bible software. Introduction to the book of zephaniah, new american bible. Matthew henry verse by verse commentary for zephaniah matthew henry bible commentary. Zephaniah overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by charles ellicott has been an oft consulted resource by many a preacher. The prophet zephaniah was evidently a person of considerable social standing in judah and was probably related to the royal line.
The day of the lord is coming, says the book of zephaniah, because gods patience has a limit when it comes to sin. It describes a time when yahweh will come to his people and necessarily destroy evil as a means to delivering them. Zephaniah 3 the lord rejoices over the restoration of his people a. Constables notes on zephaniah 2020 edition unity criticism of the unity of zephaniah has not had great influence. The little prophecy of zephaniah presents the dark side of the love of god. Zephaniahs prophecy of judgment on judah and jerusalem emphasizes, perhaps more than any other prophecy, the devastation.
David guzik commentary on zephaniah 1 describes gods promise and intensity of. Zephaniah warned of an impending judgment while providing hope for the faithful. The coming day of the lord will bring judgment on the wicked, both jews and. Zephaniah, ninth in order of the minor prophets, prophesied in the days of josiah zep 1. The name means jehovah hath guarded, literally, hidden psalms 27. A charge against them for their gross sin, which provoked god to bring that destruction upon them zeph.
She has not obeyed his voice, she has not received correction. Woe to her who is rebellious and polluted, to the oppressing city. Zephaniah opens with the rumblings of judgment, and you will not find judgment enunciated in any more harsh manner than it is in this book. Zephaniah prophesied during the reign of josiah 640609 b. Intro to zephaniah biblica the international bible society.
The book of zephaniah, the early discourses of jeremiah, and 2 kings 2123 furnish a vivid picture of the social, moral, and religious conditions in judah at the time zephaniah prophesied. Introduction and outline by david malick at the biblical studies foundation. Study zephaniah 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Read zephaniah introduction commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Zephaniah traces his pedigree back through four generations to hezekiah authorised version hizkiah. The books of nahum, habbakuk and zephaniah with introduction. He is a god of love, but he is also a god of judgment. The book of zephaniah shows extremely many similarities. 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. Among the prophets, this is a unique introduction with its long list of fathers back to zephaniahs great. The texts of these minor but important prophets receive a fresh and penetrating analysis in this introduction and commentary. A contrast between a wicked city and a righteous god. Jamieson, fausset, brown commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible zephaniah 1871 note.
Baker considers each books historical setting, composition, structure and. Commentary on the book of zephaniah pdf zephaniah 3 commentary bruce hurt, m. Zephaniah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Zephaniah introduction commentary commentary critical. The prophet foresaw the devastating consequences of gods judgment on corruption and wickedness but also announced the lords gracious plan to restore judah. Introduction to zephaniah this book in some hebrew copies is called sepher zephaniah, the book of zephaniah.
It was zephaniah s lot to speak on the most unpleasant subject in the bible the judgment of god. Zephaniah means yahweh has hiddenprotected, or yahweh hides. Fausset introduction see introduction to the prophetical books zephaniah, ninth in order of the minor prophets, prophesied in the days of josiah zep 1. The silence of the historical books is no argument against this, as it would. The structure of the book of zephaniah includes three major sections 1. I understand that zephaniah is not a long book, but i feel that in the context of this particular series, some more space could have been utilized. He foretels the general destruction of judah and jerusalem by the chaldeans, and sets their sins in order before them, which had provoked god to bring their ruin upon them, calls them to repentance, threatens the neighbouring. The name of zephaniah means treasured protected, hidden of jehovah. Among the prophets, this is a unique introduction with its long list of fathers back to zephaniahs greatgreat grandfather, hezekiah. Top 5 commentaries on the book of zephaniah ligonier ministries. The book of zephaniah center point bible institute.
Living under the tumultuous reign of king josiah of judah 640609 bce, zephaniah predicted the final day of judgment when god would come to the fate of israel and other nations. Zephaniah was a fourthgeneration descendant of hezekiah, a notable king of judah from 715 to 686 b. Baker considers each book s historical setting, composition, structure, and authorship, as well as important themes and issues. The theme of zephaniah is the approaching day of the lord.
While zephaniah and joel obviously had local aspects in view of this coming day of yahweh. The purpose of this book was to show that god raised up his prophet zephaniah to proclaim a warning of. This prophet is placed last, as he was last in time, of all the minor prophets before the captivity, and not long before jeremiah, who lived at the time of the captivity. Baker considers each book s historical setting, composition, structure and authorship as well as important themes and issues. For those seeking an introductory level commentary on zephaniah, the best one available is the volume in the tyndale series by david w. As their conversation unfolds, we learn of the doomed destiny which. Social injustice and moral corruption were widespread zeph 3. There are many people who would like to rule this subject of judgment out of the. The specification in the introductory heading, of not only his father, but also.
Zephaniah from aaron rittmasters hebrew prophets web. This day is one of judgment against those who sin against god, and one of blessing for those who follow him. One day the lords faithful ones will experience an everlasting world of righteousness, peace, prosperity, and joy. Baker considers each books historical setting, composition, structure, and authorship, as well as important themes and issues. Bible commentary on the book of zephaniah, introduction, by dr. Almost half of that is devoted to the introduction. Zephaniah introduction commentary commentary critical and. Study zephaniah 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Zephaniah is the only prophet to mention four generations of his ancestors. Its title, in the vulgate latin version, is, the prophecy of zephaniah. In the book of zephaniah, the third and final chapter is about the the ageold cycle of the human condition. Zephaniah introduction old testament matthew henry. It is also possible that the work of zephaniah contributed to his desire to turn the nation back towards the lord.
It is a small book, nestled in the midst of the minor prophets, toward the end of the old testament. The small book of zephaniah is narrative history and prophetic oracle. A threatening of the destruction of judah and jerusalem, an utter destruction, by the chaldeans, zeph. With the discovery of the book of deuteronomy in 621, josiah moved quickly to enforce its provisions, removing many of the high places and restoring peoples worship to god alone. The book of zephaniah is composed as a charged dialogue between god and the prophet. Sample excerpt of eschatological prophetic, apocalyptic passage zechariah 14. Albert barnes commentary on zephaniah be a berean not always literal. Zephaniah 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Zephaniah introduction verse by verse bible commentary. Zephaniah overview ellicotts commentary for english readers.
The northern ten tribes had already been carried into assyria nearly a century before, c. Apr 28, 2019 the day of the lord is coming, says the book of zephaniah, because gods patience has a limit when it comes to sin. Book of zephaniah overview insight for living ministries. Commentary on zephaniah well done commentary recommended. The name of the book it is named after the prophet. Jfb is one of the more literal, conservative older commentaries prior to 1900. Introduction to zephaniah by matthew henry blue letter bible. In hebrew the book is titled hynpx meaning yahweh hides perhaps reflecting the terror of the days of manasseh when zephaniah. For comparison, the ab volume on obadiah by paul raabe is over 300 pages. Obrien, nahum, habakkuk, zephaniah, haggai, zechariah.
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