Thematic Bible
Zephaniah 2:1 (show verse)
"Gather together! Yes, indeed, gather together, you shameless nation!
Zephaniah 2:2 (show verse)
Before the decree is carried out, before the day flies away like chaff, before the fierce anger of the LORD visits you, before the Day of the LORD's wrath surprises you,
Zephaniah 2:3 (show verse)
seek the LORD, all you humble people of the land, who do what he commands. Seek righteousness! Seek humility! Maybe you will be protected in the Day of the LORD's anger."
Zephaniah 2:4 (show verse)
"For Gaza will be forsaken, and Ashkelon deserted Ashdod will be emptied at high noon; even Ekron will be uprooted.
Zephaniah 2:5 (show verse)
Woe to those who live along the coast, the people of Philistia! This message from the LORD is being spoken against you, Canaan, land of the Philistines: "I'll destroy you until no one lives there!'
Cherethites » A philistine tribe, which adhered to david, and with the pelethites formed his bodyguard
Desolation » Why desolation comes
Philistines » Prophecies against
Philistines » David » Had a guard composed of
Philistines » Prophecies respecting » Utter destruction by pharaoh king of egypt
Philistines » Called cherethites
Philistines » Called » The cherethites
Desolation » Why desolation comes
Philistines » Prophecies against
Philistines » David » Had a guard composed of
Philistines » Prophecies respecting » Utter destruction by pharaoh king of egypt
Philistines » Called cherethites
Philistines » Called » The cherethites
Zephaniah 2:6 (show verse)
The Philistine coast will become meadows for shepherds and sheep pens.
Zephaniah 2:7 (show verse)
The survivors of Judah will find pasture on it; at twilight they will lie down in the houses of Ashkelon, for the LORD their God will visit them, restoring their prosperity."
Zephaniah 2:8 (show verse)
"I've heard Moab's insults and the curses from those Ammonites by which they defame my people and boast about their territory.
Ammonites » Prophecies concerning
the Ammonites » Predictions respecting » Destructions for hatred to israel
Desolation » Why desolation comes
Reviling and reproaching » The wicked utter, against » Saints
Reviling and reproaching » Punishment for
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Moabites and ammonites
the Ammonites » Predictions respecting » Destructions for hatred to israel
Desolation » Why desolation comes
Reviling and reproaching » The wicked utter, against » Saints
Reviling and reproaching » Punishment for
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Moabites and ammonites
Zephaniah 2:9 (show verse)
Therefore as I'm alive and living," declares the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, the God of Israel, "Moab will surely become like Sodom, and the Ammonites like Gomorrah, a place overrun by weeds and salty marshes, unpopulated forever. The survivors of my people will confiscate their property, and those who remain of my nation will inherit what was theirs.
Ammonites » Prophecies concerning
the Ammonites » Predictions respecting » Destructions for hatred to israel
Desolation » Why desolation comes
Gomorrah » Destroyed
Nettles » Figurative
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Reviling and reproaching » Punishment for
Salt » Often found » In pits
Salt » Illustrative » (pits of,) of desolation
Salt » Salt pits
Sodom » Destroyed on account of the wickedness of the people
the Ammonites » Predictions respecting » Destructions for hatred to israel
Desolation » Why desolation comes
Gomorrah » Destroyed
Nettles » Figurative
Pride/arrogance » The reward for pride
Reviling and reproaching » Punishment for
Salt » Often found » In pits
Salt » Illustrative » (pits of,) of desolation
Salt » Salt pits
Sodom » Destroyed on account of the wickedness of the people
Zephaniah 2:10 (show verse)
This they will have in lieu of their pride, because they have insulted and mocked the people of the LORD of the Heavenly Armies.
Zephaniah 2:11 (show verse)
The LORD will incite them to terror, because he will cause all the gods of the earth to waste away. They will worship him, every person in his own home, including even the coastlands of the nations."
Zephaniah 2:12 (show verse)
"Now as for you, Cush, you will surely be slain by my sword!
Zephaniah 2:13 (show verse)
"And the LORD will attack the north, destroying Assyria. He will turn Nineveh into a desolate ruin, as dry as a desert wilderness.
Zephaniah 2:14 (show verse)
Flocks will lie down in her midst, along with animals of every kind. Desert owls and screeching owls will nest at the top of the pillars, hooting through the vacant windows, "Ruin sits at these doorsills,' for he will expose even the cedar framework.
Zephaniah 2:15 (show verse)
This is that carefree city that lived irresponsibly, that told herself, "Me first!' and, "There will be no one else!' How ruined she has become a habitat for wild animals! Everyone who passes by her will sneer at her and make obscene gestures!"
Abasement » Examples of » Nineveh
Assyria » Prophecies concerning
false Confidence » Self-confidence, an element of insecurity » Miscellaneous references to
Desolation » Why desolation comes
hands » Stretched out in derision
Nineveh » Predictions respecting » Degradation and contempt put on
Nineveh » Predictions respecting » Complete desolation
Nineveh » Described as » Full of joy and carelessness
Nineveh » Zephaniah » Foretells » Desolation
Assyria » Prophecies concerning
false Confidence » Self-confidence, an element of insecurity » Miscellaneous references to
Desolation » Why desolation comes
hands » Stretched out in derision
Nineveh » Predictions respecting » Degradation and contempt put on
Nineveh » Predictions respecting » Complete desolation
Nineveh » Described as » Full of joy and carelessness
Nineveh » Zephaniah » Foretells » Desolation