Overview of Zephaniah 2:1–3:20

The book’s main section unpacks the substance of the Savior’s summons to satisfaction. It uses six imperatives to charge the righteous remnant to pursue God patiently together, both to avoid judgment and to enjoy satisfaction (2:1–3:20). The main commands are found in two places: 2:1, 3 (“Gather together, yes gather . . . Seek the LORD . . . seek righteousness; seek humility”) and 3:8a (“Therefore wait for me”). This multifaceted command is motivated by the impending curse God will bring on the rebels of the world (2:4–3:7) and by the blessing of joy in God and God’s joy in his remnant who persevere through judgment (3:8b–20).