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General Information:
Zephaniah 1:2-18 refers to Yahweh's judgment. Zephaniah 1:4-16 describes Yahweh's judgment on the people of Judah. In Zephaniah 1:8-13, Yahweh is speaking. He alternates between using first person and speaking about himself in the third person.
Fish Gate
The Fish Gate was one of the gates in the Jerusalem city wall.
wailing from the Second District
"Mourn loudly from the Second District." The Second District was a newer part of Jerusalem.
a great crashing sound
"a loud sound of buildings collapsing"
from the hills
This refers to the hills surrounding Jerusalem.