Zephaniah 2:7
Zephaniah 2:7 in Multiple Translations
The coast will belong to the remnant of the house of Judah; there they will find pasture. They will lie down in the evening among the houses of Ashkelon, for the LORD their God will attend to them and restore their captives.
And the coast shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah; they shall feed thereupon: in the houses of Ashkelon shall they lie down in the evening: for the LORD their God shall visit them, and turn away their captivity.
And the coast shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah; they shall feed their flocks thereupon; in the houses of Ashkelon shall they lie down in the evening; for Jehovah their God will visit them, and bring back their captivity.
The land by the sea will be for the rest of the children of Judah; by the sea they will give their flocks food: in the houses of Ashkelon they will take their rest in the evening; for the Lord their God will take them in hand and their fate will be changed.
It will belong to those who remain of the people of Judah. They will graze their flocks there, and the shepherds will sleep in the abandoned houses of Ashkelon. For the Lord their God will be with them and make them prosperous again.
And that coast shall be for the remnant of the house of Iudah, to feede thereupon: in the houses of Ashkelon shall they lodge toward night: for the Lord their God shall visite them, and turne away their captiuitie.
And the coast hath been for the remnant of the house of Judah, By them they have pleasure, In houses of Ashkelon at even they lie down, For inspect them doth Jehovah their God, And He hath turned back [to] their captivity.
The coast will be for the remnant of the house of Judah. They will find pasture. In the houses of Ashkelon, they will lie down in the evening, for the LORD, their God, will visit them and restore them.
And the coasts shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah; they shall feed upon them: in the houses of Ashkelon shall they lie down in the evening: for the LORD their God will visit them, and turn away their captivity.
And it shall be the portion of him that shall remain of the house of Juda, there they shall feed: in the houses of Ascalon they shall rest in the evening: because the Lord their God will visit them, and bring back their captivity.
The people of Judah who ◄survive/are still alive► will possess that land. At night they will sleep in the deserted houses in Ashkelon. Yahweh will take care of them; he will enable them to prosper again.
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Zephaniah 2:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/הָ֣יָה
חֶ֗בֶל
לִ/שְׁאֵרִ֛ית
בֵּ֥ית
יְהוּדָ֖ה
עֲלֵי/הֶ֣ם
יִרְע֑וּ/ן
בְּ/בָתֵּ֣י
אַשְׁקְל֗וֹן
בָּ/עֶ֨רֶב֙
יִרְבָּצ֔וּ/ן
כִּ֧י
יִפְקְדֵ֛/ם
יְהוָ֥ה
אֱלֹהֵי/הֶ֖ם
וְ/שָׁ֥ב
שבות/ם
שְׁבִיתָֽ/ם
וְ/הָ֣יָה
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
חֶ֗בֶל
chebel
H2256
cord
N-cs
לִ/שְׁאֵרִ֛ית
shᵉʼêrîyth
H7611
remnant
Prep | N-fs
בֵּ֥ית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
Judah
N-proper
עֲלֵי/הֶ֣ם
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
יִרְע֑וּ/ן
râʻâh
H7462
House of Shepherds
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
בְּ/בָתֵּ֣י
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-mp
אַשְׁקְל֗וֹן
ʼAshqᵉlôwn
H831
Ashkelon
N-proper
בָּ/עֶ֨רֶב֙
ʻereb
H6153
evening
Prep | N-ms
יִרְבָּצ֔וּ/ן
râbats
H7257
to stretch
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
כִּ֧י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
יִפְקְדֵ֛/ם
pâqad
H6485
to reckon
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֱלֹהֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
N-mp | Suff
וְ/שָׁ֥ב
shûwb
H7725
to return
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
שבות/ם
shᵉbûwth
H7622
captivity
N-fs | Suff
שְׁבִיתָֽ/ם
shᵉbûwth
H7622
captivity
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Zephaniah 2:7
וְ/הָ֣יָה
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
חֶ֗בֶל
chebel
H2256
"cord"
N-cs
A cord or rope, also a measured area of land or a group of people tied together. In the Bible, it appears in books like Joshua and Psalms. It can also mean a company or region.
Definition: 1) a cord, rope, territory, band, company 1a) a rope, cord 1b) a measuring-cord or line 1c) a measured portion, lot, part, region 1d) a band or company § destruction
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: band, coast, company, cord, country, destruction, line, lot, pain, pang, portion, region, rope, snare, sorrow, tackling. See also: Deuteronomy 3:4; Psalms 119:61; Psalms 16:6.
לִ/שְׁאֵרִ֛ית
shᵉʼêrîyth
H7611
"remnant"
Prep | N-fs
The Hebrew word for remnant refers to what is left after something has been destroyed or taken away, like the Israelites who survived the Babylonian exile. It appears in books like Isaiah and Jeremiah. The concept of a remnant is key to God's plan for his people.
Definition: 1) rest, residue, remainder, remnant 1a) rest, what is left 1b) remainder, descendants
Usage: Occurs in 66 OT verses. KJV: that had escaped, be left, posterity, remain(-der), remnant, residue, rest. See also: Genesis 45:7; Jeremiah 42:19; Psalms 76:11.
בֵּ֥ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
יְהוּדָ֖ה
Yᵉhûwdâh
H3063
"Judah"
N-proper
Judah is the name of the tribe descended from Judah, the son of Jacob. It is also the name of the region where the tribe lived. The name means 'praised' and is first mentioned in Genesis.
Definition: § Judah = "praised" the tribe descended from Judah the son of Jacob
Usage: Occurs in 754 OT verses. KJV: Judah. See also: Genesis 29:35; 1 Samuel 23:3; 2 Kings 14:13.
עֲלֵי/הֶ֣ם
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
יִרְע֑וּ/ן
râʻâh
H7462
"House of Shepherds"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
This verb means to care for or tend to someone or something, like a shepherd with his flock. It can also mean to rule over or associate with someone as a friend, and is sometimes used to describe a close relationship.
Definition: Ra'ah = "pasturing" perh. "binding-house of the shepherds"
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] break, companion, keep company with, devour, eat up, evil entreat, feed, use as a friend, make friendship with, herdman, keep (sheep) (-er), pastor, [phrase] shearing house, shepherd, wander, waste. See also: Genesis 4:2; Isaiah 40:11; Psalms 23:1.
בְּ/בָתֵּ֣י
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
אַשְׁקְל֗וֹן
ʼAshqᵉlôwn
H831
"Ashkelon"
N-proper
Ashkelon was a major city in ancient Palestine, southwest of Jerusalem. It was a key Philistine city, mentioned in the books of Joshua and Amos. The KJV translates it as 'Ashkelon' or 'Askalon'.
Definition: Askelon or Ashkelon = "the fire of infamy: I shall be weighed" a maritime city of the Philistines, southwest of Jerusalem Also named: esh.qe.lo.ni (אֶשְׁקְלוֹנִי "Ashkelon" H0832)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Ashkelon, Askalon. See also: Judges 1:18; Jeremiah 47:5; Jeremiah 25:20.
בָּ/עֶ֨רֶב֙
ʻereb
H6153
"evening"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means evening or sunset, like when God created daylight and darkness in Genesis. It refers to the time of day, often marking the end of a workday. This word is used in many verses, including Exodus and Psalms.
Definition: 1) evening, night, sunset 1a) evening, sunset 1b) night
Usage: Occurs in 125 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] day, even(-ing, tide), night. See also: Genesis 1:5; Numbers 19:19; Psalms 30:6.
יִרְבָּצ֔וּ/ן
râbats
H7257
"to stretch"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
To stretch or lie down, like an animal, and can imply resting or lurking, as in Exodus 23:5.
Definition: 1) to stretch oneself out, lie down, lie stretched out 1a) (Qal) to lie down, lie 1b)(Hiphil) to cause to lie down 1b1) laying (stones)
Usage: Occurs in 30 OT verses. KJV: crouch (down), fall down, make a fold, lay, (cause to, make to) lie (down), make to rest, sit. See also: Genesis 4:7; Isaiah 11:7; Psalms 23:2.
כִּ֧י
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
יִפְקְדֵ֛/ם
pâqad
H6485
"to reckon"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
This word means to visit or oversee, and can imply a range of actions, from friendly to hostile. It is used in various contexts, including appointing, avenging, or delivering something into someone's care. The KJV translates it in many ways, including appoint, avenge, or commit.
Definition: : list/count 1) to attend to, muster, number, reckon, visit, punish, appoint, look after, care for 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pay attention to, observe 1a2) to attend to 1a3) to seek, look about for 1a4) to seek in vain, need, miss, lack 1a5) to visit 1a6) to visit upon, punish 1a7) to pass in review, muster, number 1a8) to appoint, assign, lay upon as a charge, deposit 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be sought, be needed, be missed, be lacking 1b2) to be visited 1b3) to be visited upon 1b4) to be appointed 1b5) to be watched over 1c) (Piel) to muster, call up 1d) (Pual) to be passed in review, be caused to miss, be called, be called to account 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set over, make overseer, appoint an overseer 1e2) to commit, entrust, commit for care, deposit 1f) (Hophal) 1f1) to be visited 1f2) to be deposited 1f3) to be made overseer, be entrusted 1g) (Hithpael) numbered 1h) (Hothpael) numbered
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: appoint, [idiom] at all, avenge, bestow, (appoint to have the, give a) charge, commit, count, deliver to keep, be empty, enjoin, go see, hurt, do judgment, lack, lay up, look, make, [idiom] by any means, miss, number, officer, (make) overseer, have (the) oversight, punish, reckon, (call to) remember(-brance), set (over), sum, [idiom] surely, visit, want. See also: Genesis 21:1; Numbers 26:47; Psalms 8:5.
יְהוָ֥ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֱלֹהֵי/הֶ֖ם
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
וְ/שָׁ֥ב
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
שבות/ם
shᵉbûwth
H7622
"captivity"
N-fs | Suff
This word refers to captivity or being held prisoner. It appears in 2 Kings 25:11 and Jeremiah 52:15, describing the Babylonian exile. The KJV translates it as 'captive' or 'captivity'.
Definition: 1) captivity, captives 2) defeat, reversed fortunes
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: captive(-ity). See also: Deuteronomy 30:3; Jeremiah 33:26; Psalms 14:7.
שְׁבִיתָֽ/ם
shᵉbûwth
H7622
"captivity"
N-fs | Suff
This word refers to captivity or being held prisoner. It appears in 2 Kings 25:11 and Jeremiah 52:15, describing the Babylonian exile. The KJV translates it as 'captive' or 'captivity'.
Definition: 1) captivity, captives 2) defeat, reversed fortunes
Usage: Occurs in 26 OT verses. KJV: captive(-ity). See also: Deuteronomy 30:3; Jeremiah 33:26; Psalms 14:7.
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Context — Judgment on the Philistines
5Woe to the dwellers of the seacoast, O nation of the Cherethites! The word of the LORD is against you, O Canaan, land of the Philistines: “I will destroy you, and no one will be left.”
6So the seacoast will become a land of pastures, with wells for shepherds and folds for sheep.
7The coast will belong to the remnant of the house of Judah; there they will find pasture. They will lie down in the evening among the houses of Ashkelon, for the LORD their God will attend to them and restore their captives.
8“I have heard the reproach of Moab and the insults of the Ammonites, who have taunted My people and threatened their borders. 9Therefore, as surely as I live,” declares the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, “surely Moab will be like Sodom and the Ammonites like Gomorrah— a place of weeds and salt pits, a perpetual wasteland. The remnant of My people will plunder them; the remainder of My nation will dispossess them.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 4:31 | and they believed. And when they heard that the LORD had attended to the Israelites and had seen their affliction, they bowed down and worshiped. |
| 2 | Ezekiel 39:25 | Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Now I will restore Jacob from captivity and will have compassion on the whole house of Israel, and I will be jealous for My holy name. |
| 3 | Zephaniah 3:20 | At that time I will bring you in; yes, at that time I will gather you. For I will give you fame and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your captives before your very eyes,” says the LORD. |
| 4 | Micah 5:3–8 | Therefore Israel will be abandoned until she who is in labor has given birth; then the rest of His brothers will return to the children of Israel. He will stand and shepherd His flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majestic name of the LORD His God. And they will dwell securely, for then His greatness will extend to the ends of the earth. And He will be our peace when Assyria invades our land and tramples our citadels. We will raise against it seven shepherds, even eight leaders of men. And they will rule the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod with the blade drawn. So He will deliver us when Assyria invades our land and marches into our borders. Then the remnant of Jacob will be in the midst of many peoples like dew from the LORD, like showers on the grass, which do not wait for man or linger for mankind. Then the remnant of Jacob will be among the nations, in the midst of many peoples, like a lion among the beasts of the forest, like a young lion among flocks of sheep, which tramples and tears as it passes through, with no one to rescue them. |
| 5 | Amos 9:14–15 | I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit. I will firmly plant them in their own land, never again to be uprooted from the land that I have given them,” says the LORD your God. |
| 6 | Jeremiah 29:14 | I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and I will restore you from captivity and gather you from all the nations and places to which I have banished you, declares the LORD. I will restore you to the place from which I sent you into exile.” |
| 7 | Luke 1:68 | “Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, because He has visited and redeemed His people. |
| 8 | Obadiah 1:19 | Those from the Negev will possess the mountains of Esau; those from the foothills will possess the land of the Philistines. They will occupy the fields of Ephraim and Samaria, and Benjamin will possess Gilead. |
| 9 | Jeremiah 33:7 | I will restore Judah and Israel from captivity and will rebuild them as in former times. |
| 10 | Micah 2:12 | I will surely gather all of you, O Jacob; I will collect the remnant of Israel. I will bring them together like sheep in a pen, like a flock in the midst of its pasture— a noisy throng. |
Zephaniah 2:7 Summary
[This verse is a promise from God to His people, the remnant of Judah, that He will give them back their land and take care of them, just like a shepherd takes care of his sheep, as seen in Psalm 23:1-4 and John 10:11. It means that even though they have been through hard times and have been taken captive by their enemies, God will bring them back home and give them peace and rest, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Jeremiah 29:11. This verse reminds us that God is always faithful to His people and will always keep His promises, even when things seem impossible, as seen in Isaiah 55:11 and Hebrews 10:23. It's a message of hope and restoration, and it reminds us that no matter what we're going through, God is always with us and will always take care of us, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Psalm 34:17-18.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for the coast to belong to the remnant of the house of Judah?
This refers to the future restoration of the nation of Israel, where God will give them back their land and they will be able to live in peace, as promised in Deuteronomy 30:3 and Ezekiel 37:21-22.
Who are the Cherethites and the Philistines mentioned in the surrounding verses?
The Cherethites and Philistines were ancient enemies of the Israelites, and in Zephaniah 2:5, God declares judgment against them, whereas in Zephaniah 2:7, He promises restoration to His people, the remnant of Judah.
What does it mean for God to 'attend to them and restore their captives'?
This means that God will take care of His people, the remnant of Judah, and bring back those who have been taken captive by their enemies, much like He did for the Israelites in the Exodus, as seen in Exodus 14:13-14 and Isaiah 43:1-2.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Zephaniah?
Zephaniah 2:7 is a message of hope and restoration in the midst of judgment, reminding us that even in the darkest times, God is always faithful to His people and will ultimately bring about their redemption, as seen in Zephaniah 3:20 and Romans 11:25-26.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean to 'find pasture' in a spiritual sense, and how can I apply this to my own life?
- How can I trust that God will 'attend to me and restore my captives', even when I feel overwhelmed by my circumstances?
- What does it mean to 'lie down in the evening among the houses of Ashkelon', and what kind of peace and security does this represent?
- How can I balance the idea of God's judgment on His enemies with His love and restoration for His people, as seen in this verse and others like Psalm 23:4 and Matthew 25:31-46?
Gill's Exposition on Zephaniah 2:7
And the coast shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah,.... The same tract of land become so desolate through the Chaldeans, should in future time, when those that remained of the Jews were
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Zephaniah 2:7
And the coast shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah; they shall feed thereupon: in the houses of Ashkelon shall they lie down in the evening: for the LORD their God shall visit them, and turn away their captivity.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Zephaniah 2:7
The coast, the sea-coast, the land of the Philistines, shall be for the remnant, either that escaped, as some did, or else survived the captivity; of the house of Judah; the two tribes, one named, both included. They shall feed thereupon; their Rocks. In the houses of Ashkelon, in places where houses of Ashkelon formerly stood, shall they lie down in the evening; both shepherds and flocks too. The Lord, the everlasting Jehovah, their God, from their fathers by covenant, shall visit them, in mercy remembering his covenant with them, and turn away their captivity, or shall send to receive their prisoners or captives; or return their captivity, and by the command of Cyrus give them liberty of returning into their own country.
Trapp's Commentary on Zephaniah 2:7
Zephaniah 2:7 And the coast shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah; they shall feed thereupon: in the houses of Ashkelon shall they lie down in the evening: for the LORD their God shall visit them, and turn away their captivity.Ver. 7. And the coast shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah] Who had not only their own country kept empty for them all the seventy years of captivity, and not any displaced to make room at their return but liberty to make use of the Philistines’ country; which was also further subdued by the Maccabees, but especially by the apostles, who preached the gospel, and planted Churches in those parts, as we read in the Acts, Acts 8:26; Acts 8:40; Acts 9:32; Acts 9:35-36. They shall feed thereupon] They shall go in and out, and find pasture, under the great Shepherd and Bishop of their souls, who shall feed them daily and daintily among the lilies, by the powerful preaching of the gospel among them, John 10:9 1 Peter 2:25. In the houses of Ashkelon shall they lie down in the evening] Ubi temporis circumstantia securitatem notat, saith Gualther, The circumstance of time noteth their spiritual security; evenings are often dark and dangerous. They shall lie down as cattle do, that take no care; they know whom they have trusted, and are fearless. For the Lord their God shall visit them] Visit and redeem his people, raising up a horn of salvation for them, Luke 1:68-69. His visits are not empty visits; Psalms 8:5; his favours are not like the winter sun, that lighteth, but heateth not. And turn away their captivity] To their inexpressible comfort, Psalms 126:1, but especially when Christ, ascending up on high, leadeth captivity captive, Colossians 2:14-15 Ephesians 4:8.
Ellicott's Commentary on Zephaniah 2:7
(7) Visit them.—For their relief, not their punishment. This is plain from the context; but such a use of the verb is rare.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Zephaniah 2:7
Verse 7. The coast shall be for the remnant] Several devastations fell on the Philistines. Gaza was ruined by the army of Alexander the Great, and the Maccabees finally accomplished all that was predicted by the prophets against this invariably wicked people. They lost their polity, and were at last obliged to receive circumcision.
Cambridge Bible on Zephaniah 2:7
7. The promise of the surrounding countries to Israel as its possession is more common in later writings; Obadiah 1:19 ff.; Zechariah 9:7; but comp. already Amos 9:12; Isaiah 11:14; Jeremiah 49:2. turn away their captivity] R.V. bring again their captivity. The sense of the expression is not quite certain. Others render: restore their prosperity (Job 42:10), or, turn their fortunes, Hosea 6:11; Amos 9:14. The phrase does not imply that the Exile had taken place.
Barnes' Notes on Zephaniah 2:7
And the coast shall be - Or probably, “It shall be a portion for the remnant of the house of Judah.” He uses the word, employed in the first assignment of the land to Israel ; and of the whole people
Whedon's Commentary on Zephaniah 2:7
4-7. The doom of Philistia. Gaza… Ashkelon… Ashdod… Ekron — See on Amos 1:6-8. Gath is again absent. Shall be forsaken — Depopulated.
Sermons on Zephaniah 2:7
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Desert Survival Series Pt 17- Moses the Servant of God by Don Courville | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of the Israelites being freed from the bondage of Egypt and their journey to the land of Canaan. He highlights that while God deliv |
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Recover Us Again by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches on the theme of recovery and revival, drawing from Psalms 85:6 and Isaiah 57:15 to emphasize God as the great Recoverer who restores the contrite and humble. The |
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The Seven Levels of Judgment - Proper Response Part 2 by Dan Biser | This sermon emphasizes the importance of a proper response to God's word, focusing on seeking wisdom, knowledge, and understanding from God, repentance, acknowledging sin, seeking |
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The Church & the Saved Nations by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of using one's talents and fulfilling God's purpose in life. He warns that if one fails to do so, both God and Christ will be |
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The Seven Levels of Judgment - Proper Response Part 3 by Dan Biser | This sermon emphasizes the importance of a proper response before God in times of trouble and judgment. It highlights the need for prevailing in spirit, living by faith, seeking th |
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Jerusalem – Center of Worship and Government by John Nelson Darby | John Nelson Darby emphasizes the significance of Jerusalem as the center of worship and government, asserting that the Jewish people will be the royal nation under Christ's dominio |
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The Parable of the Treasure by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink expounds on 'The Parable of the Treasure' from Matthew 13:44, emphasizing that the treasure represents Israel, hidden in the world, and that the man who finds it symboliz |