Zephaniah 2:1

Judah Summoned to Repent

1

Judah and Jerusalem Judged Along With the Nations

1 Gather together, gather yourselves together, you shameful nation,

Zephaniah 2:1 in Other Translations

KJV
1 Gather yourselves together, yea, gather together, O nation not desired;
ESV
1 Gather together, yes, gather, O shameless nation,
NLT
1 Gather together—yes, gather together, you shameless nation.
MSG
1 So get yourselves together. Shape up! You're a nation without a clue about what it wants.
CSB
1 Gather yourselves together; gather together, undesirable nation,

Zephaniah 2:1 In-Context

1 Gather together, gather yourselves together, you shameful nation,
2 before the decree takes effect and that day passes like windblown chaff, before the LORD’s fierce anger comes upon you, before the day of the LORD’s wrath comes upon you.
3 Seek the LORD, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD’s anger.
4 Gaza will be abandoned and Ashkelon left in ruins. At midday Ashdod will be emptied and Ekron uprooted.
5 Woe to you who live by the sea, you Kerethite people; the word of the LORD is against you, Canaan, land of the Philistines. He says, “I will destroy you, and none will be left.”

Cross References 2

  • 1. 2 Chronicles 20:4; Joel 1:14
  • 2. S Jeremiah 3:3; Jeremiah 6:15
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