# Zephaniah

## Facts:

Zephaniah, son of Cushi, was a prophet who lived in Jerusalem and prophesied during the reign of King Josiah. He lived during the same time period as Jeremiah.

* He rebuked the people of Judah for worshipping false gods. His prophecies are written in the book of Zephaniah in the Old Testament.
* There were several other men in the Old Testament named Zephaniah, most of whom were priests.

(Translation suggestions: [Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [Jeremiah](../names/jeremiah.md), [Josiah](../names/josiah.md), [priest](../kt/priest.md))

## Bible References:

* [2 Kings 25:18](rc://en/tn/help/2ki/25/18)
* [Jeremiah 52:24-25](rc://en/tn/help/jer/52/24)
* [Zechariah 6:9-11](rc://en/tn/help/zec/06/09)
* [Zephaniah 1:3](rc://en/tn/help/zep/01/03)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H6846