Here we see the picture of Zephaniah. Zephaniah was of royal blood, as his blood line goes back to Hezekaih who was king during the ministry of the prophet Isaiah some seventy years before hand (2 Kings 22-23). He was also an ancestor of the Samuel (I Chon. 6:36). Zephaniah's name meant Jehovah is darkness and Jehovah is treasured. Which was very fitting of his ministry since he spoke against the Babylon rule that they were under during that time (2 Kings 25:18; Jer. 21:1, 37:3).
Zephaniah prophesied during the time of King Josiah's reign in Judah, letting the people all know why they were going through hard times & what it would take to please God again. He prophesied before the time of captivity. It is believed that Zephaniah was a prophet during the time of the prophet Jeremiah.
All in all, Zephaniah was faithful to carry out his duty during a hard time in Judah's history, and that is why his picture hangs in the great hall of faith.
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