Day of Judgment on Judah 1 The word of the Lordwhich came to Zephaniah the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son ofHezekiah, in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah: 2 “I will completely consumeandsweep away allthings From the face of the earth [in […]
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ZEPHANIAH 2
Judgments on Judah’s Enemies 1 Gather yourselves together [in repentance], yes, gather [in submission], O nation without shame, 2 Before the decree takes effect [and the time for repentance is lost]– The day passes like the chaff [whirled by the wind]– Before the burningandfierce anger of the Lordcomes upon you, Before the day of the […]
ZEPHANIAH 3
Woe to Jerusalem and the Nations 1 Woe (judgment is coming) to her who is rebellious and defiled, The tyrannical city [Jerusalem]! 2 She did not listenandheed the voice [of God]; She accepted no correction. She did not trust in the Lord[but trusted her own power]; She did not draw near to her God [but […]
HABAKKUK 1
Chaldeans Used to Punish Judah 1 Theoracle (a burdensome message–a pronouncement from God) which Habakkuk the prophet saw. 2 O Lord, how long will I call for help And You will not hear? I cry out to You, “Violence!” Yet You do not save. 3 Why do You make me see iniquity, And cause me […]
HABAKKUK 2
God Answers the Prophet 1 I will stand at my guard post And station myself on the tower; And I will keep watch to see what He will say to me, And what answer I will give [as His spokesman] when I am reproved. 2 Then the Lordanswered me and said, “Write the vision And […]
HABAKKUK 3
God’s Salvation of His People 1 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet, set towildandenthusiastic music. 2 O Lord, I have heard the report about You and I fear. O Lord, revive Your work in the midst of the years, In the midst of the years make it known; In wrath [earnestly] remember compassionandlove. 3 God […]
NAHUM 1
God Is Awesome 1 Theoracle (a burdensome message–a pronouncement from God) concerningNineveh [the capital city of Assyria]. The book of the vision of Nahum of Elkosh [which he saw in spirit and prophesied]. 2 The Lordis a jealous and avenging God [protecting and demanding what is rightfully and uniquely His]; The Lordavenges and He is […]
NAHUM 2
The Overthrow of Nineveh 1 The one who scatters has come up against you [Nineveh]. Man the fortressandramparts, watch the road; Strengthen your back [prepare for battle], summon all your strength. 2 For the Lordwill restore the splendorandmajesty of Jacob Like the splendor of [ancient and united] Israel, Even though destroyers have destroyed them And […]
NAHUM 3
Nineveh’s Complete Ruin 1 Woe (judgment is coming) to the city of blood [guilty of murder and mayhem], completely full of lies and pillage; Her prey never departs [alive]. 2 The noise of the [cracking of the] whip, The noise of the rattling of the wheel, Galloping horses And rumblingandbounding chariots [in the assault of […]
MICAH 1
Destruction in Israel and Judah 1 The word of the Lordthat came to Micah of Moresheth in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw [through divine revelation] concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. 2 Hear, O peoples, all of you; Listen closely, O earth and all that is in it, And […]