Zephaniah 1:8

1:8 “On the day of the Lord’s sacrificial meal,

I will punish the princes and the king’s sons,

and all who wear foreign styles of clothing.

Zephaniah 1:15

1:15 That day will be a day of God’s anger,

a day of distress and hardship,

a day of devastation and ruin,

a day of darkness and gloom,

a day of clouds and dark skies,


tn Or “officials” (NRSV, TEV); NLT “leaders.”

sn The very dress of the royal court, foreign styles of clothing, revealed the degree to which Judah had assimilated foreign customs.

tn Heb “a day of wrath.” The word “God’s” is supplied in the translation for clarification.