The Book of Zephaniah: Advanced Bible Quiz Flashcards

#1

According to Zephaniah, during whose reign was the prophet's message delivered to Judah?

📖 Zephaniah 1:1

#2

What specific punishment does Zephaniah describe God bringing upon those who worship other gods and swear by both the Lord and Molech?

📖 Zephaniah 1:4-5

#3

In Zephaniah's description of the Day of the Lord, what does he say will be gathered together as stubble?

📖 Zephaniah 1:2-3

#4

What specific groups in Jerusalem does Zephaniah condemn as those who 'thicken upon their lees' and say God will do nothing?

📖 Zephaniah 1:12

#5

Which specific nations and cities does Zephaniah pronounce judgment against in chapter 2?

📖 Zephaniah 2:4-15

#6

In his oracle against Assyria, what does Zephaniah say will happen to Nineveh, the great city?

📖 Zephaniah 2:13-15

#7

What does Zephaniah say the Lord will do for the humble of the land who have done His justice?

📖 Zephaniah 2:3

#8

What accusation does Zephaniah level against Jerusalem's leaders, and what does he compare them to?

📖 Zephaniah 3:3-4

#2

Removal from the land

Zephaniah 1:4-5 describes God's judgment against those who worship Molech and other gods, stating they will be cut off and removed from the land of Judah.

Zephaniah 1:4-5

#1

King Josiah

Zephaniah 1:1 explicitly states that the word of the Lord came to Zephaniah during the reign of King Josiah of Judah, placing the prophecy in the 7th century BCE.

Zephaniah 1:1

#4

The wealthy and the indifferent

Zephaniah 1:12 describes those who are complacent and indifferent, 'thickened on their lees,' who believe God will neither do good nor harm—referring to the wealthy and spiritually indifferent population.

Zephaniah 1:12

#3

All creation

Zephaniah 1:2-3 describes a complete gathering and consuming by God, with the prophet stating 'I will sweep away everything from the face of the earth...I will sweep away both man and beast' in language comparing it to gathering stubble.

Zephaniah 1:2-3

#6

It will become a desolate heap

Zephaniah 2:13-15 prophesies that God will stretch out His hand against the north and destroy Assyria, making Nineveh a desolate wasteland where flocks will lie down.

Zephaniah 2:13-15

#5

Moab, Ammon, Cush, and Assyria

Zephaniah 2:4-15 contains oracles against multiple nations: the Philistines (verse 4), Moab and Ammon (verses 8-11), Cush (verse 12), and Assyria (verses 13-15).

Zephaniah 2:4-15

#8

They are corrupt and do not fear God; compared to judges and prophets

Zephaniah 3:3-4 describes Jerusalem's officials, judges, and prophets as corrupt and not fearing God, comparing the princes to roaring lions, judges to wolves, and prophets to priests who profane the sanctuary.

Zephaniah 3:3-4

#7

Hide them in the day of the Lord's anger

Zephaniah 2:3 calls the humble to seek righteousness and humility, and promises that they may be hidden in the day of the Lord's anger—offering protection during divine judgment.

Zephaniah 2:3

#9

What does Zephaniah promise the Lord will do for the remnant of Israel in the final restoration?

📖 Zephaniah 3:20

#10

According to Zephaniah 3:14-17, what is the Lord described as doing in response to His people's salvation?

📖 Zephaniah 3:14-17

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#10

Taking great delight in them and quieting them with love

Zephaniah 3:17 describes the Lord as rejoicing over His people with singing, taking great delight in them, and quieting them with His love—a passage of deep comfort and restoration.

Zephaniah 3:14-17

#9

Restore their fortunes and gather them from dispersed places

Zephaniah 3:20 concludes with the promise that God will change the fortunes of His people and gather them, bringing them praise and renown among all the peoples of the earth.

Zephaniah 3:20

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