2 Kings 21:19-26 | 2 Chronicles 33:21-34:7 | Zephaniah

Amon, the son of Manasseh, reigns for two years in Judah, his father’s place, but he is wicked, and was murdered by his own servants. Amon’s son Josiah becomes king in Judah at the age of 8 years old, and reigns for 31 years. Josiah will be a godly king in Judah.

During the reign of Josiah, both Zephaniah and Jeremiah were prophets of the Lord. Zephaniah foretells the devastation of the land, which will occur when Nebuchadnezzar comes and destroys Jerusalem and the temple, and takes away the people as slaves to Babylon. However, there is a shift in focus in Zephaniah’s prophecy, where he is telling of the future Day of The Lord, when Jesus will come and fight against the enemies of God in the last days, and then restore peace and prosperity in Israel.