During whose reign did Zephaniah prophesy?

Josiah. The word of the LORD which came unto Zephaniah the son of Cushi… in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah. (Zephaniah 1:1, KJV)

What will the LORD consume upon the face of the land?

All things. I will utterly consume all things from off the land, saith the LORD. (Zephaniah 1:2, KJV)

What does the LORD say he will stretch out against Judah?

His hand. I will stretch out mine hand upon Judah, and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem. (Zephaniah 1:4, KJV)

What day is described as 'a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress'?

The day of the LORD. That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness. (Zephaniah 1:15, KJV)

What did the LORD command the people to seek?

Righteousness and meekness. Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD'S anger. (Zephaniah 2:3, KJV)

Which nation is described as 'the oppressing city'?

Jerusalem. Woe to her that is filthy and polluted, to the oppressing city! (Zephaniah 3:1, KJV)

What does the LORD say he will do in the midst of his people after judgment?

Sing, rejoice, rest in his love. The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. (Zephaniah 3:17, KJV)

What will the LORD do to the people's captivity?

Turn back their captivity. I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden. Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee. (Zephaniah 3:18, KJV)

How does the book describe the idols of Judah?

Worthless. And them that worship the host of heaven upon the housetops; and them that worship and that swear by the LORD, and that swear by Malcham. (Zephaniah 1:5, KJV)

What does Zephaniah say will happen to the proud?

They will be brought low. I will also stretch out mine hand upon Judah… and I will cut off the remnant of Baal from this place, and the name of the Chemarims with the priests. (Zephaniah 1:4, KJV)

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Zephaniah Bible Quiz Flashcards

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Q1. During whose reign did Zephaniah prophesy?
A: Josiah — Zephaniah 1:1
Q2. What will the LORD consume upon the face of the land?
A: All things — Zephaniah 1:2
Q3. What does the LORD say he will stretch out against Judah?
A: His hand — Zephaniah 1:4
Q4. What day is described as 'a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress'?
A: The day of the LORD — Zephaniah 1:15
Q5. What did the LORD command the people to seek?
A: Righteousness and meekness — Zephaniah 2:3
Q6. Which nation is described as 'the oppressing city'?
A: Jerusalem — Zephaniah 3:1
Q7. What does the LORD say he will do in the midst of his people after judgment?
A: Sing, rejoice, rest in his love — Zephaniah 3:17
Q8. What will the LORD do to the people's captivity?
A: Turn back their captivity — Zephaniah 3:18
Q9. How does the book describe the idols of Judah?
A: Worthless — Zephaniah 1:5
Q10. What does Zephaniah say will happen to the proud?
A: They will be brought low — Zephaniah 1:4