Zephaniah

Zephaniah was one of the men in whose crown was to be placed in the temple as a memorial.

The name Zephaniah means “the Lord is my secret”

MaleExile and Return eraOld Testament1 book2 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Zechariah 6:10; only referred to as Zephaniah (צְפַנְיָהוּ); father of Josiah.

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Zephaniah (Person)

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Josiah

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Mentions

  1. “Take an offering from the exiles—from Heldai, Tobijah, and Jedaiah, who have arrived from Babylon—and go that same day to the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah.
  2. The crown will reside in the temple of the LORD as a memorial to Helem, Tobijah, Jedaiah, and the gracious son of Zephaniah.