Zephaniah: Introduction and Backgroud

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Zephaniah 1:1

1:1 The word of the LORD that came to Zephaniah the son of Cushi, son of Gedaliah, son of Amariah, son of Hezekiah, in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah.

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Suggested outline of Zephaniah

1. Look within (1:2-2:3)
2. Look around (2:4-3:8)
3. Look beyond (3:9-20)

Timeframe

1. Hezekiah 715-699 BC
2. Manasseh 699-644
3. Amon 644-642
4. Josiah 641-609