1. Zephaniah 1:8–9 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

What two main groups are in view in 1:8–9?

Zephaniah 1:8–9 (ESV)

8 And on the day of the LORD’s sacrifice “I will punish the officials and the king’s sons and all who array themselves in foreign attire.

The day of sacrifice will be day of punishment on two particular groups: the king’s household (Zephaniah 1:8) and the priesthood (Zephaniah 1:9).

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