Zephaniah Speaks Again, Part 1
Published: January 17, 2014 (Originally published: April 11, 2009)A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
Zephaniah wrote his three chapter prophecy during the time of King Josiah, who reigned over the Southern Kingdom (Judah) from 640-609 BC. Josiah was only 8 years old when he inherited the throne following the assassination of his father, the evil King Amon.
Zephaniah Speaks Again, Part 2. Conclusion
Published: January 17, 2014 (Originally published: April 18, 2009)A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
Remember from our last installment that Zephaniah wrote just before the time of the Babylonian captivity. In chapter 2 he opens with prophecies concerning the nations around Israel that would also be conquered by Babylon. The Lord was about to give Nebuchadnezzar the entire Middle East.