Survey of the Old Testament Chapter 41 Zephaniah
The Writing of the Book The Background Dated during Josiah's reign Fall of Assyrian and rise of Babylon The Background Apostasy under Manasseh, followed by reform under Josiah Photo: "I will cut off from this place… those who bow down on the roofs to worship the starry host" (Zeph. 1:4-5). This boundary marker depicts the major gods in their astral forms.
Structure and Organization Purpose and Message To initiate change in Judah by announcing God's judgment on wickedness Structure and Organization Oracles against the nations, including Judah Major Theme The Day of the Lord Photo: Zephaniah warned that "Gaza will be abandoned and Ashkelon left in ruins" (2:4). These are some of the ruins at Ashkelon.