The Noble Prophet
640- 608BC
Bible Reference: Zephaniah
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- Zephaniah served as a prophet to the Southern Kingdom of Israel and was of noble birth.
- He ministered during the reign of the evil kings Manasseh and Amon and called the people to repentance.
- Repentance came during the reign of Josiah.
- The theme of his prophecy was that God’s judgment was coming for the Southern Kingdom of Israel and to their neighbors.
- Zephaniah built upon the idea of the “Day of the Lord” which introduced by Joel, the minor prophet.
- He gave a picture of future blessings for the Gentiles and the Jews after the pain of judgment.
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