Zephaniah 3:14-17

The Lord will bless his people -- Zephaniah 3:14-17: The expression "Daughter of Zion" refers to Jerusalem and her people. Everyone in Jerusalem could celebrate and shout because they had been delivered from oppression. After seventy years their punishment would be over. Babylon would be overthrown and God's people would be relieved from oppression. The enemy would literally turn and retreat. As they returned to the homeland the God would be at their side to attend to them. There they did not have to worry nor fear. The Lord was in their midst, therefore it could be said, "Don't be discouraged or grow weak from fear!" Hope should have been stirred in the hearts of the Jews when God spoke of the return from captivity by telling them that, (1) They would be in His presence, (2) He would save them, (3) He would rejoice over them with joy, (4) They would rest in His love, and (5) He would joy over them with singing. The Lord God wins victory after victory for His people.