Commentary on the book of zephaniah

The prophet zephaniah was evidently a person of considerable social standing in judah and was probably related to the royal line. The lord has taken away his judgments against you, he has cleared away your enemies. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of zephaniah, and the following are five of the best. There are many people who would like to rule this subject of judgment out of the. Zephaniah explained that god would punish many countries because of their evil deeds zephaniah chapters 12. Therefore, zephaniah was probably in the royal family and lived in jerusalem. David guzik commentary on zephaniah 1 describes gods promise and intensity of. According to the superscription of the book zephaniah 1. It will remove evil and open up a new future where all people can flourish in peace. By this the godly harmony is shown in the prophecies of such different men who have lived at totally different times but who always presented the one goal of god. 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. Peculiarities in the commentary on joel b zephaniah and the other prophets. In zephaniah s visions the presence of god brings both judgment and joy.

On that day you shall not be put to shame because of the deeds by which you have rebelled against me. Historically, the book of zephaniah was used in the providence of god to prepare judah for the reforms and revival under king josiah. The king was purging judah of idols and improper worship practices, but the peoples hearts also needed correcting. Edward gibbon in his book the decline and fall of the roman empire. Josiah was a godly, young king who brought great revival and reform to judah but josiah reigned for 10 years before he led his great revival. When god had a message for the people, he spoke through the prophets. Best resources on zephaniah this book contains the prophecies that came to zephaniah during a time of renewed devotion to yahweh. Jonah, nahum, habakkuk, zephaniah the niv application commentary book kindle edition by bruckner, james. It was zephaniah s lot to speak on the most unpleasant subject in the bible the judgment of god. We can begin to pinpoint exactly when zephaniah prophesied by accounting for a few details in the text. She has not trusted in the lord, she has not drawn.

Zephaniah was probably hidden for his own protection. Zephaniah wrote that there would be a day of hope, when the remnant of israel would come back out of captivity under the yhwhs protection, to fulfill his promise. The specification in the introductory heading, of not only his father, but. Zephaniah means yahweh has hiddenprotected, or yahweh hides. Among the prophets, this is a unique introduction with its long list of fathers back to zephaniahs great. Our excitement commences its excitement when we begin to ponder on what our lord has done for us. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading jonah, nahum, habakkuk, zephaniah the niv application commentary book. The day of the lord is coming, says the book of zephaniah, because gods patience has a limit when it comes to sin. As with each of the 12 minor prophets, the prophecy bears the name of its author, which is generally thought to mean the lord hides compare 2. Commentary on the book of zephaniah by matthew henry old.

The name means jehovah hath guarded, literally, hidden ps 27. Summary of the book of zephaniah the story of the bible. This book contains the prophecies that came to zephaniah during a time of renewed devotion to yahweh. Zephaniah summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of zephaniah for bible study or sunday school lessons. Passing from the general to the specific, a device which dummelow described as being in harmony with the genius of the semitic mind, 1 zephaniah detailed the effect of the judgment upon judah and jerusalem zephaniah 1. Read and study zephaniah, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. A threatening of the destruction of judah and jerusalem, an utter destruction, by the chaldeans. It is a small book, nestled in the midst of the minor prophets, toward the end of the old testament. Zephaniah includes one of the most vivid descriptions in the prophetic literature of gods wrath. The word of the lord which came to zephaniah the son of cushi, the son of gedaliah, the son of amariah, the son of hezekiah, in the days of josiah the son of amon, king of judah.

It is possible that zephaniah through his ministry was the author of king josiahs and the peoples return to god compare 2 kings 22. Josiah had begun to reign in judah about 80 years after the northern kingdom of israel had been swept away by the assyrian invaders. His word came in visions, oracles, dreams, parables, and the like. You can find the best commentary on zephaniah for you using the tools on the right side.

Jfb is one of the more literal, conservative older commentaries prior to 1900. Who is zephaniah and why is he important in the bible. We have detailed a brief summary of the book of zephaniah for bible study or sunday school lessons. He situates the reading of zephaniah in the early sixth century bc rather than the late seventh century bc sweeneys interpretation pays close attention to the often subtle. Jamieson, fausset, brown commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible zephaniah 1871 note. Also within the book is a proclamation of a restoration for those who survive the great day of the lord. Study the bible online using commentary on zephaniah and more. Nevertheless, this is a great book with a significant. The pleasure of god in the good of his people desiring god. 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. The little book of zephaniah will never take the place of john 3. The book of zephaniah is in the bible old testament. A threatening of the destruction of judah and jerusalem, an utter destruction, by the chaldeans, zeph.

Yet before we get to that verse, the book, like many prophetic books, is full of alarming brokenness and impending judgement. The words of zephaniah contain one of my favorite bible verses. Top 5 commentaries on the book of zephaniah ligonier ministries. Zephaniah 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Zephaniah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The contents of this book have never been familiar, and i doubt that it has been read very much. The small book of zephaniah is narrative history and prophetic oracle. Zephaniah is the ninth of the minor prophets, the last 12 books of the old testament. Read zephaniah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Christ in zephaniahjesus alluded to zephaniah on two occasions cf. The reason why he puts down the name of his father amon does not appear to me. Zephaniah, ninth in order of the minor prophets, prophesied in the days of josiah zep 1.

A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. One day the lords faithful ones will experience an everlasting world of righteousness. Zephaniah announces gods purifying judgment on israel. Extensive verse by verse explanation, illumination and clarification of this prophetic book seen though the lens of middle east culture and the ancient near east. Among the minor prophets, we are certainly much more familiar with jonah and hosea. An exposition, with practical observations, of the prophecy of zephaniah chapter 1. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. 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. The book of zephaniah is composed as a charged dialogue between god and the prophet. The first verse of this book tells us that the word of yahweh came to zephaniah, the son of cushi, the son of gedaliah, the son of amariah, the son of hezekiah, in the days of josiah, the son of amon, king of judah 1.

Zephaniah 3 the lord rejoices over the restoration of his people a. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The book of zephaniah was alleged written by the prophet zephaniah, whose lineage is. 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. This is the word of the lord that came to zephaniah zephaniah 1. Three other old testament individuals share his name. Despite the fact that zephaniah warns judah of impending doom, the prophecy is dual, and the major fulfillment of his prophecy is yet future. The book of zephaniah was written during the reign of king josiah, likely in the early part of his reign, between 635 and 625 bc. Best commentaries and books on zephaniah logos bible software. Jonah, nahum, habakkuk, zephaniah the niv application. The book tells us that zephaniah prophesied during the reign of josiah, the king of judah from 640 to 609 bc zephaniah 1.

Palmer robertsons work on nahum, habakkuk, and zephaniah is a firstclass theological commentary with unique applications to the present day. Zephaniah calls the nation to repentance and warns foreign nations to repent as well. Zephaniah lived in the capital of jerusalem compare with chap. Zephaniah 1 coming judgment and the reasons for it a. The judgments against judah and jerusalem are turned aside, and the nation or at least a remnant thereof is set free see zephaniah 3.

Bible study guide book of zephaniah saturday, november 3, 2012 background on zephaniah in zephaniah 1. The book of zephaniah contains some of the most intense images of gods justice and love found in the prophetic books. Among the prophets, this is a unique introduction with its long list of fathers back to zephaniah s great. All that is known of zephaniah comes from the text the name cushi, zephaniah s father, means cushite or ethiopian, and the text of zephaniah mentions the sin.

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. Zephaniah commentary matthew henry commentary on the. The voice of judgment is softened by gospel promises. To read the entire prophetic book of zephaniah, just click on the links to the chapters listed below. She has not obeyed his voice, she has not received correction. Zephaniah son of cushi son of gedaliah son of amariah son of hezekiah, in the days of king josiah son of amon of judah. Zephaniah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.

Zephaniah has another cycle of denunciation against judah 3. The book consists of a series of independent sayings, many of which are rightly attributed to zephaniah, written probably about 640630 bc. Zephaniah foresees the joyful return from captivity in due time. This assumption is supported by references such as zephaniah 1.

Zephaniah was likely written in the years before the revival, and god used this prophecy to bring and further revival. In the book of zephaniah, gods justice and love offer. God would also punish the evil people in jerusalem zephaniah 3. The prophet foresaw the devastating consequences of gods judgment on corruption and wickedness but also announced the lords gracious plan to restore judah. The book of zephaniah is narrative history and prophetic source of wisdom. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Study zephaniah using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. One of the most prominent features that we learn from zephaniah concerning the day of the lord is that god will intervene in human affairs. Study the bible online using commentary on zephaniah and. Access the niv cultural backgrounds study bible notes when you upgrade to bible gateway plus. Zephaniah and his contemporaries, jeremiah and habakkuk, were some of the prophets god used to pronounce this warning message. Zephaniah warns israel and the surrounding nations that the day of the lord is near. Best commentaries and books on zephaniah logos bible.

Both of these passages about the day of the lord are associated with christ s second advent. The prophets nahum, habakkuk and jeremiah were his contemporaries. Sweeneys keen reading of this small, prophetic book opens new doors for hebrew bible research. Book of zephaniah, the ninth of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in one book, the twelve, in the jewish canon. The prophet would not, as a mark of honor, have made public a descent that was disgraceful and infamous. The book of zephaniah poses a full range of interpretive and hermeneutical issues for the modern reader. Book of zephaniah john gills exposition of the bible. The purpose of this book was to show the complacent southern kingdoms that they were wicked, god used a prophet zephaniah. The main purpose of a summary is as a simplification highlighting the major points from the original and much longer version of the subject. Christianity today, runnerup critics choice for commentaries 1991 walter c. The book s superscription attributes its authorship to zephaniah son of cushi son of gedaliah son of amariah son of hezekiah, in the days of king josiah son of amon of judah 1.

The book of zephaniah shows extremely many similarities with other prophetic books of the ot. Sample excerpt of eschatological prophetic, apocalyptic passage zechariah 14. Chapter 1 judgment upon judah chapter 2 judgment upon the nations. The insights tom has gained from memorizing the entire book of zephaniah and the great contributions they offer to bible students. He traces his genealogy back 4 generations to king hezekiah ca. A contrast between a wicked city and a righteous god.

First, the good news calvins prayers are excellent, and are very convicting suggestion. A charge against them for their gross sin, which provoked god to bring that destruction upon them zeph. May 08, 2020 the setting for the book of zephaniah according to zephaniah 1. The book of the prophet zephaniah indicates that he ministered during the reign of josiah 640609, the last of the godly kings of judah cf.

The prophet zephaniah wrestles with these very questions. It is most likely that the book of the prophet zephaniah comes from a time after the rule of king josiah. Book of zephaniah overview insight for living ministries. Woe to her who is rebellious and polluted, to the oppressing city. Read them aloud, very slowly and as a sincere prayer to the almighty god. The book of zephaniah is probably best known for being the least known book of the entire bible. Zephaniah lived during one of the worst times in the history of judah, under the evil reign of king manasseh.