1. Zephaniah 3:4 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Which “prophets” are in view?

Zephaniah 3:4 (ESV)

4 Her prophets are fickle, treacherous men; her priests profane what is holy; they do violence to the law.

This refers to the false prophets, who have had no call from the Lord (see further Micah 2:11; Micah 3:5, Micah 3:11).

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