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Zephaniah
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| Zephaniah |
| Name Means |
"The Lord has hidden," perhaps
reflecting the likelihood that Zephaniah was born during the evil days of King Manasseh. |
| Home |
Probably Jerusalem. |
| Family |
Was a descendent of Hezekiah, probably
the king of Judah; was the son of Cushi; probably a cousin and contemporary of King Josiah. |
| Occupation |
Prophet in Judah during the
early reign of King Josiah, probably before the spiritual reforms of 621 B.C. |
| Best Known As |
A prophet from the royal family in Judah who
warned that the nation's immorality and idolatry made judgment inevitable. However, he also predicted that
a penitent remnant would survive the coming judgment and enjoy blessings. |
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