Zephaniah 1:16 kjva — A day of the trumpet and alarm against the fenced cities, and against the high towers.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"A day of the trumpet and alarm against the fenced cities, and against the high towers."

— Zephaniah 1:16, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Zephaniah 1 — Context

13

Therefore their goods shall become a booty, and their houses a desolation: they shall also build houses, but not inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, but not drink the wine thereof.

14

The great day of the Lord is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the Lord: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly.

15

That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness,

16

A day of the trumpet and alarm against the fenced cities, and against the high towers.

17

And I will bring distress upon men, that they shall walk like blind men, because they have sinned against the Lord: and their blood shall be poured out as dust, and their flesh as the dung.

18

Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the Lord’s wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he shall make even a speedy riddance of all them that dwell in the land.

Zephaniah 1:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zephaniah 1:16 say?
Zephaniah 1:16 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “A day of the trumpet and alarm against the fenced cities, and against the high towers.”
Where is Zephaniah 1:16 in the Bible?
Zephaniah 1:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zephaniah, chapter 1, verse 16.
Who wrote Zephaniah?
Zephaniah is traditionally attributed to Zephaniah, a descendant of king Hezekiah. It was written c. 640–625 BC.
What is the book of Zephaniah about?
Zephaniah opens with the most thoroughgoing judgment language in the Minor Prophets — a coming day of the LORD against the whole earth — and ends with the LORD himself singing over his redeemed remnant.
What are the major themes of Zephaniah?
Zephaniah explores themes including Day of the LORD, Judgment, Remnant, Joy, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Zephaniah 1:16.
What translation should I read Zephaniah 1:16 in?
Zephaniah 1:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Zephaniah 1:16?
Zephaniah 1:16 reads (KJVA): “A day of the trumpet and alarm against the fenced cities, and against the high towers.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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