Zephaniah 2:1

Translations

Modern

Gather yourselves, gather together, O shameful nation,

Traditional

Gather yourselves together, yea, gather together, O nation not desired;

Literal

Gather together, and gather together, O nation not desired,

Latin

Convenite, congregamini, gens non amabilis,

Original

Hebrew

English

Gather yourselves, gather together, O shameful nation,

Notes

Zephaniah 2:1–3

After describing the terrifying scene, Zephaniah urges his nation to repent and humble themselves before God.

Zephaniah 1:1–2:3

Zephaniah's message from the Lord warns about worldwide judgment (Zephaniah 1:1–6). He urges his readers to repent (Zephaniah 1:7–13) before disaster strikes (1:14–18). He encourages them to seek the Lord and live righteously and humbly, hoping they may avoid his judgment (Zephaniah 2:1–3).

Theme notes and profiles

The Day of the Lord

Events

Prophecies of Zephaniahc. 610 BC

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