Zephaniah Quiz
10 questions · King James Version · biblesundays.com
1.In the beginning of the book, the LORD declares He will utterly consume all things from off what?
- A. The face of the land
- B. The mountains of Israel
- C. The depths of the sea
- D. The gates of Jerusalem
2.Zephaniah was the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of whom?
- A. Hezekiah
- B. Josiah
- C. Uzziah
- D. Manasseh
3.During whose reign did the word of the LORD come unto Zephaniah?
- A. Hezekiah
- B. Josiah
- C. Jehoiakim
- D. Zedekiah
4.The LORD says He will punish the men that are settled on their what?
- A. Thrones
- B. Lees
- C. Riches
- D. Altars
5.How does Zephaniah describe the 'great day of the LORD' in chapter 1?
- A. A day of feasting and joy
- B. A day of wrath, trouble, and distress
- C. A day of quietness and rest
- D. A day of rain and harvest
6.What nation does the prophet call 'O nation not desired'?
- A. Egypt
- B. Babylon
- C. The nation of Israel
- D. The Philistines
7.Which city does the LORD say He will make a desolation, and dry like a wilderness?
- A. Gaza
- B. Nineveh
- C. Tyre
- D. Damascus
8.In chapter 3, how are the princes of the city described?
- A. Roaring lions
- B. Wise counselors
- C. Faithful shepherds
- D. Humble servants
9.The LORD promises to turn to the people a 'pure' what, that they may call upon His name?
- A. Heart
- B. Spirit
- C. Language
- D. Sacrifice
10.According to the final chapter, what will the LORD do over His people with joy?
- A. Reign
- B. Judge
- C. Joy
- D. Rest
Answer Key
1.A. The face of the land — Zephaniah 1:2 (KJV)
The LORD declares He will consume all things from off the land.
2.A. Hezekiah — Zephaniah 1:1 (KJV)
The genealogy of Zephaniah is traced back to Hizkiah (Hezekiah).
3.B. Josiah — Zephaniah 1:1 (KJV)
Zephaniah prophesied in the days of Josiah the son of Amon.
4.B. Lees — Zephaniah 1:12 (KJV)
The LORD punishes those 'settled on their lees' who say the LORD will not do good or evil.
5.B. A day of wrath, trouble, and distress — Zephaniah 1:15 (KJV)
The prophet describes it as a day of wrath, trouble, distress, and gloominess.
6.C. The nation of Israel — Zephaniah 2:1 (KJV)
The prophet calls the nation to gather together before the decree brings fierce anger.
7.B. Nineveh — Zephaniah 2:13 (KJV)
The LORD stretches out His hand against the north to destroy Assyria and Nineveh.
8.A. Roaring lions — Zephaniah 3:3 (KJV)
The text states 'Her princes within her are roaring lions.'
9.C. Language — Zephaniah 3:9 (KJV)
The LORD promises to 'turn to the people a pure language.'
10.C. Joy — Zephaniah 3:17 (KJV)
The KJV says 'he will joy over thee with singing.'