KJV ORIGINAL
Gather yourselves together, yea, gather together, O nation not desired;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Come together, seriously, pull yourselves together, you nation that nobody wants around.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes you have to face the hard truth about where you stand before you can change.
📚 Historical Context
Zephaniah was a prophet in Judah during the reign of King Josiah in the 7th century BC, a period when the nation had strayed into idolatry and moral corruption, facing the threat of divine judgment from God. In this verse, he urgently calls the people to assemble as a call to repentance and unity before God's impending wrath. The phrase "O nation not desired" reflects Israel's unfaithfulness, portraying them as displeasing to God due to their sins.
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