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Old TestamentZephaniah · Chapter 1

Zephaniah 1:1

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Zephaniah 1:1 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Zephaniah 1:1 is a verse from the book of Zephaniah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The word of the LORD which came unto Zephaniah the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of Hiz..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Zephaniah 1:1 — KJV

The word of the LORD which came unto Zephaniah the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of Hizkiah, in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah.

Zephaniah 1:1 (KJV)

Zephaniah 1:1 in Context — About the Book of Zephaniah

Zephaniah sweeps from cosmic judgment to one of the tenderest verses in the Bible: the Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves; He will rejoice over you with singing. The day of the Lord clears the ground so restored people can hear God sing.

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Cross-References for Zephaniah 1:1

To whom the word of the LORD came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign.

Shares key themes with Zephaniah 1:1: word, lord, came

The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD in the days of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, saying,

Shares key themes with Zephaniah 1:1: word, lord, came

From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, even unto this day, that is the three and twentieth year, the word of the LORD hath come unto me, and I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye have not hearkened.

Shares key themes with Zephaniah 1:1: word, lord, son

In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah came this word from the LORD, saying,

Shares key themes with Zephaniah 1:1: word, lord, came

In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah came this word unto Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,

Shares key themes with Zephaniah 1:1: word, lord, came

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey