Zephaniah is one of the 12 books of Minor Prophets (“Trei Asar”), marked by their shortness. Speaking during the 7th century BCE, the prophet opens by describing a future “day of God.” On that day, Zephaniah warns, God will purge the kingdom of Judah of the evil in its midst, destroying the unfaithful and their idolatry. Zephaniah calls for reform, justice, and humility, prophesies about the downfall of Israel’s enemies, and ends with a consolitary message about a future return to Zion.