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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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