Zephaniah
The great day of YHWH and a humble remnant preserved
Old Testament · 3 chapters
Chapter 1
Zephaniah, great-great-grandson of Hizqiyahu, prophesies during Yoshiyahu's reign that YHWH will utterly consume everything from the earth, judging Judah's idolaters, princes, king's children, and those in foreign apparel or practicing violence and deceit, as the day of YHWH approaches with wrath.[1][3]
Chapter 2
YHWH calls the humble to seek righteousness and humility to be sheltered from his anger; he pronounces judgment on Philistia (Gaza, Ashkelon, Ashdod, Ekron), Moab, Ammon, Cush, and Assyria, promising their lands to Judah's remnant.[1][2][4]
Chapter 3
YHWH pronounces woe on rebellious Jerusalem for its corruption, oppression, and failure to heed correction despite his daily justice, but promises to remove the proud and leave a humble remnant who trust in the name of YHWH and live righteously.[1][3][4][7] He vows to restore pure speech to the nations, gather the dispersed, reverse their fortunes, and rejoice over Zion with singing, quieting her with his love as a mighty savior.[3][4][7]