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| Zephaniah |  
| Name Means | "The Lord has hidden," perhaps
reflecting the likelihood that Zephaniah was born during the evil days of King Manasseh. |  
| Home | Probably Jerusalem. |  
| Family | Was a descendent of Hezekiah, probably
the king of Judah; was the son of Cushi; probably a cousin and contemporary of King Josiah. |  
| Occupation | Prophet in Judah during the
early reign of King Josiah, probably before the spiritual reforms of 621 B.C. |  
| Best Known As | A prophet from the royal family in Judah who
warned that the nation's immorality and idolatry made judgment inevitable. However, he also predicted that 
a penitent remnant would survive the coming judgment and enjoy blessings. |  |  |  
   
 
   
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