Zephaniah Quiz

Answer key for Zephaniah Quiz

1. Q1: In the beginning of the book, the LORD declares He will utterly consume all things from off what? Answer: The face of the land. The LORD declares He will consume all things from off the land. Reference: Zephaniah 1:2 (KJV).
2. Q2: Zephaniah was the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of whom? Answer: Hezekiah. The genealogy of Zephaniah is traced back to Hizkiah (Hezekiah). Reference: Zephaniah 1:1 (KJV).
3. Q3: During whose reign did the word of the LORD come unto Zephaniah? Answer: Josiah. Zephaniah prophesied in the days of Josiah the son of Amon. Reference: Zephaniah 1:1 (KJV).
4. Q4: The LORD says He will punish the men that are settled on their what? Answer: Lees. The LORD punishes those 'settled on their lees' who say the LORD will not do good or evil. Reference: Zephaniah 1:12 (KJV).
5. Q5: How does Zephaniah describe the 'great day of the LORD' in chapter 1? Answer: A day of wrath, trouble, and distress. The prophet describes it as a day of wrath, trouble, distress, and gloominess. Reference: Zephaniah 1:15 (KJV).
6. Q6: What nation does the prophet call 'O nation not desired'? Answer: The nation of Israel. The prophet calls the nation to gather together before the decree brings fierce anger. Reference: Zephaniah 2:1 (KJV).
7. Q7: Which city does the LORD say He will make a desolation, and dry like a wilderness? Answer: Nineveh. The LORD stretches out His hand against the north to destroy Assyria and Nineveh. Reference: Zephaniah 2:13 (KJV).
8. Q8: In chapter 3, how are the princes of the city described? Answer: Roaring lions. The text states 'Her princes within her are roaring lions.' Reference: Zephaniah 3:3 (KJV).
9. Q9: The LORD promises to turn to the people a 'pure' what, that they may call upon His name? Answer: Language. The LORD promises to 'turn to the people a pure language.' Reference: Zephaniah 3:9 (KJV).
10. Q10: According to the final chapter, what will the LORD do over His people with joy? Answer: Joy. The KJV says 'he will joy over thee with singing.' Reference: Zephaniah 3:17 (KJV).