Tzefaniah chapter 3:17 Daily Holy Bible Reading

Zephaniah Chapter 3

THE PROPHETS

ZEPHANIAH

TZEFANIAH

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Chapter 3

Zephaniah Ends With G-d’s Judgment Both to His People and Those Who Go Against

Zephaniah On G-d’s Salvation For His People

The day of Hashem will arrive.

Those who did not listen to the voice of Hashem through His servants the prophets will have its place. All those who did not fear Hashem. But rather rebel, desecrated and robbed the Torah.

“Jerusalem”
“Zion”
“Salvation”

It did not listen to the voice [of the prophets]; it did not accept chastisement; it did not trust Hashem; it did not draw near to its God.
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Its prophets are impetuous, men of rebellion; its priests have desecrated the sacred; they have robbed the Torah.
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Hashem, the Righteous One, is within it; He commits no corruption. Morning after morning, He brings His judgments to light, it does not fail, but the corrupt one knows no shame.
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I said, ‘Just fear Me, accept chastisement,’ so that her Abode would not be terminated, despite all that I have ordained upon her. But [instead] they arose early and corrupted all their deeds.
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Therefore, wait for Me — the word of Hashem — for the day when I will arise to plunder [them]. For My judgment will be to assemble nations, to gather kingdoms, to pour My fury upon them, all My burning wrath; for with the fire of My jealousy the entire earth will be consumed.
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For then I will change the nations [to speak] a pure language, so that they all will proclaim the Name of Hashem, to worship Him with a united resolve.
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… For then I will remove from your midst those who exult in your arrogance, and you will no longer continue to be haughty on My holy mountain.
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The remnant of Israel will not commit corruption, they will not speak falsehood, and a deceitful tongue will not be found in their mouth; for they will graze and lie down with none to make them afraid.
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Hashem has removed your judgments; He has cleared away your enemy. The King of Israel, Hashem, is in your midst, you will never again fear evil.
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Hashem, your God, is in your midst, the Mighty One Who will save. …
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Behold, at that time I will crush all those who afflict you. I will save the cripple, and gather the castoff; and I will make them for praise and a good name throughout the land of their shame.
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At that time I will bring you [in], and at [that] time I will gather you; for I will make you into a good name and praise among all the peoples of the earth, when I return your captives before your eyes, said Hashem.
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1 Woe to her who is filthy and polluted-the dove-like city.
2 She did not obey, she did not accept reproof. She did not trust in the Lord. She did not draw near to her God.
3 Her princes in her midst are roaring lions; her judges, wolves of the evening. They did not leave over the bones for morning.
4 Her prophets are unstable, treacherous people. Her priests have profaned the sanctuary; they have removed the Torah.
5 The Lord is just in her midst; He commits no injustice. Every morning He brings His judgment to light. It does not fail. But the one who commits injustice knows no shame.
6 I have cut off nations; their towers have become desolate. I have destroyed their streets so that no one passes by. Their cities have become waste so that there is no man-so that there is no inhabitant.
7 I said, “Surely you will fear Me, you will accept reproof, and her dwelling shall not be cut off, all that I ordained upon her.” But they arose early and corrupted all their deeds.
8 Therefore, wait for Me, says the Lord, for the day that I will rise up to meet [with you]. For it is My judgment to assemble nations, to gather kingdoms, to pour out My fury upon them; yea, all the kindling of My wrath, for with the fire of My jealousy all the earth shall be consumed.
9 For then I will convert the peoples to a pure language that all of them call in the name of the Lord, to worship Him of one accord.
10 From the other side of the rivers of Cush, My supplicants, the community of My scattered ones-they shall bring Me an offering.
11 On that day you shall not be ashamed of all your deeds [with] which you rebelled against Me, for then I will remove from your midst those who rejoice in your pride, and you shall no longer continue to be haughty on My holy mount.
12 And I will leave over in your midst a humble and poor people, and they shall take shelter in the name of the Lord.
13 The remnant of Israel shall neither commit injustice nor speak lies; neither shall deceitful speech be found in their mouth, for they shall graze and lie down, with no one to cause them to shudder.
14 Sing, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O Israel! Rejoice and jubilate wholeheartedly, O daughter of Jerusalem!
15 The Lord has removed your afflictions; He has cast out your enemy. The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst-you shall no longer fear evil.
16 On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, “Have no fear! O Zion, let your hands not be slack.
17 The Lord your God is in your midst-a Mighty One Who will save. He will rejoice over you with joy. He will be silent in His love. He will jubilate over you with song.”
18 Those who are removed from the appointed season I have destroyed. They were of you-it was a burden of shame upon her.
19 Behold, I wreak destruction upon all those who afflict you at that time. And I will save the one who limps, and I will gather the stray one, and I will make them a praise and a name throughout all the land where they suffered shame.
20 At that time I will bring them, and at [that] time I will gather you, for I will make you a name and a praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your captivities before your eyes, said the Lord.

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The Book of Joshua, in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible, narrates the entry of the Children of Israel into the Promised Land of Canaan and their conquest and partition of the land under the leadership of Joshua, as Moses’ successor. It details the Israelites’ miraculous crossing of the Jordan River, the fall of Jericho, the battles of Ai and Gibeon, and the division of the land among the twelve tribes. Joshua resonates with Moses, in which he exhorts the Israelites to remain faithful to G-d and His commandments.
Judges chronicles the history of the Israelites during the period between the conquest of the Land of Israel and the establishment of the monarchy. It contains accounts of the heroic deeds of various judges who led and rescued the Israelites from their enemies. The book also provides valuable insights into the spiritual and moral challenges faced by the Israelites during that time. The cycle of sin is clearly seen in the book of Judges (Shoftim in Hebrew).
The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.
The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.
The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.
The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.
A known prophetic book in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible is the book of Isaiah (Yeshayahu in Hebrew). It contains the written prophecies during the 8th century BCE throughout his life. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel (the suffering servant) and other nations, the coming of the Messiah, and the establishment of G-d’s kingdom on earth. Isaiah is known for his poetic and eloquent language, and his prophecies have had a profound influence on Jewish  and Christian thought throughout history.
The prophecies of the prophet Jeremiah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Jeremiah (Yirmiyahu in Hebrew) is known as “The suffering or lamenting prophet,” for his emotional and passionate prophecies, and his book accounts the tragic details as it happens right before his eyes in his lifetime.
The Book of Ezekiel (Yechezkel in Hebrew) contains the prophecies of the prophet Ezekiel, who lived during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Ezekiel is known for his vivid and symbolic prophecies, and his book reveals the key to salvation. That is repentance and righteousness.
The Book of Hosea (Hoshea in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), shares the prophecies of the prophet Hosea, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses themes such as the unfaithfulness of the Israelites, G-d’s judgment and mercy, and the promise of redemption. G-d’s “estranged wife,” is how Israel was identified in this book. Nonetheless, Israel remains G-d’s chosen people despite their sins and shortcomings.
The Book of Joel (Yoel in Hebrew) is another prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Joel, who lived during a time of locust infestation and drought. The empires of Babylonia, Persian, Greeks and Romans are God’s judgment on Israel for their sins; likened to the locusts swarms in succession. Moreover, the coming Day of the Lord, and the restoration of Israel is mentioned as well.
A prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Amos, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses social justice, the condemnation of injustice, and the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins. Amos’s prophecies are known for their powerful and direct language.
The Book of Obadiah (Ovadiah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Obadiah, who lived during the 6th century BCE, primarily addresses the destruction of Edom and the judgment of G-d upon them for their hostility towards Israel. Obadiah’s prophecies are known for its powerful condemnation of Edom’s arrogance and cruelty.
The Book of Jonah (Yonah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible) is a narrative prophetic book that tells the story of the prophet Jonah, who is reluctant to fulfill G-d’s command to prophesy against the city of Nineveh. Instead, Jonah flees to Tarshish, but a great storm arises and the sailors throw Jonah overboard to appease the storm. Jonah is swallowed by a large fish, where he prays to G-d. After three days and three nights, the fish vomits Jonah onto dry land. Jonah then goes to Nineveh and delivers God’s message of repentance, leading to the city’s repentance and God’s mercy. The book highlights matters of God’s sovereignty, mercy, and the importance of obedience.
The Book of Micah (Michah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Micah, who lived during the 8th century BCE during the reigns of the kings of Judah and Israel. Micah’s prophecies address social justice, the condemnation of injustice, the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins, and the promise of a future restoration and redemption. Micah’s prophecies are known for its powerful outlook and emotional intensity.
The Book of Nahum (Nachum in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible).
Prophet Nahum, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book primarily addresses the judgment of G-d upon the city of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, for its arrogance, cruelty, and violence. Nahum’s prophecies are known for their vivid descriptions of Nineveh’s destruction and their emphasis on G-d’s justice and sovereignty.
The Book of Habakkuk (Chavakuk in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Habakkuk, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses themes such as the suffering of the righteous, the coming judgment of G-d on the wicked, and the assurance of G-d’s ultimate victory. Habakkuk’s prophecies are known for their powerful and poetic language, and his book has been a source of inspiration and comfort to many throughout history.

The Book of Zephaniah (Tzefaniah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zephaniah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The coming judgment of G-d on Judah and Jerusalem for their sins, the destruction of the wicked, and the promise of restoration for the righteous are accounts written in Zephaniah. The book of Zephaniah has been a source of comfort and encouragement for generations of believers.

The Book of Haggai (Chaggai in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Haggai, who lived during the 6th century BCE during the time of the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Haggai’s prophecies focused on encouraging the Jewish people to complete the rebuilding of the Temple, and he emphasized the importance of faith, obedience, and the blessings that would come from serving G-d wholeheartedly.
The Book of Zechariah is a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zechariah, who lived during the 6th century BCE. The rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, the coming of the Messiah, and the ultimate redemption of G-d’s people are important details described in the book. The book of Zechariah mentions the truth about the Jewish people as the people favored by G-d.
Malachi, who lived during the 5th century BCE. The book addresses the corruption of the priesthood, the neglect of religious practices, and the coming judgment of G-d upon those who have strayed from His ways. Emphasis on the importance of faithfulness to G-d and His covenant are topics where the book of Malachi is remembered frequently.
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