Zephaniah 3:1

CHAPTER III

The prophet reproves Jerusalem, and all her guides and rulers,

for their obstinate perseverance in impiety, notwithstanding

all the warnings and corrections which they had received from

God, 1-7.

They are encouraged, however, after they shall have been

chastised for their idolatry, and cured of it, to look for

mercy and restoration, 8-13;

and exited to hymns of joy at the glorious prospect, 14-17.

After which the prophet concludes with large promises of

favour and prosperity in the days of the Messiah, 18-20.

We take this extensive view of the concluding verses of this

chapter, because an apostle has expressly assured us that in

EVERY prophetical book of the Old Testament Scriptures are

confined predictions relative to the Gospel dispensation.

See Acts 3:24.

NOTES ON CHAP. III

Verse Zephaniah 3:1. Wo to her that is filthy] This is a denunciation of Divine judgment against Jerusalem.