The Great Day of the Lord Is Near, Near and Coming

In verse ten, on that day, declares the lord, a cry will go up from the fish gate. All you merchants will be wiped out. At that time, i will search jerusalem with lamps. I will punish those who are complaisant and think the lord will do nothing. They've been taking advantage of others in that same way. So zephaniahis sending out this warning. This is what you've been doing wrong,. And the day of the lord is right on your threshold.