21 Gather yourselves together, yes, gather , O nation without shame , 2 Before the decree takes effect - The day passes like the chaff - Before e the burning anger of the Lord comes upon you, Before e the day of the Lord'S anger comes upon you. 3 Seek the Lord , All you humble of the earth Who have carried out His ordinances ; Seek righteousness , seek humility . Perhaps you will be hidden In the day of the Lord'S anger .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Zephaniah 2:1-3
Commentary on Zephaniah 2:1-3
(Read Zephaniah 2:1-3)
The prophet calls to national repentance, as the only way to prevent national ruin. A nation not desiring, that has not desires toward God, is not desirous of his favour and grace, has no mind to repent and reform. Or, not desirable, not having any thing to recommend them to God; to whom God might justly say, Depart from me; but he says, Gather together to me that you may seek my face. We know what God's decree will bring against impenitent sinners, therefore it highly concerns all to repent in the accepted time. How careful should we all be to seek peace with God, before the Holy Spirit withdraws from us, or ceases to strive with us; before the day of grace is over, or the day of life; before our everlasting state is determined! Let the poor, despised, and afflicted, seek the Lord, and seek to understand and keep his commandments better, that they may be more humbled for their sins. The chief hope of deliverance from national judgments rests upon prayer.