Zephaniah 2:6 kjva — And the sea coast shall be dwellings and cottages for shepherds, and folds for flocks.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the sea coast shall be dwellings and cottages for shepherds, and folds for flocks."

— Zephaniah 2:6, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Zephaniah 2 — Context

3

Seek ye the Lord, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the Lord’s anger.

4

For Gaza shall be forsaken, and Ashkelon a desolation: they shall drive out Ashdod at the noon day, and Ekron shall be rooted up.

5

Woe unto the inhabitants of the sea coast, the nation of the Cherethites! the word of the Lord is against you; O Canaan, the land of the Philistines, I will even destroy thee, that there shall be no inhabitant.

6

And the sea coast shall be dwellings and cottages for shepherds, and folds for flocks.

7

And the coast shall be for the remnant of the house of Judah; they shall feed thereupon: in the houses of Ashkelon shall they lie down in the evening: for the Lord their God shall visit them, and turn away their captivity.

8

I have heard the reproach of Moab, and the revilings of the children of Ammon, whereby they have reproached my people, and magnified themselves against their border.

9

Therefore as I live, saith the Lord of hosts, the God of Israel, Surely Moab shall be as Sodom, and the children of Ammon as Gomorrah, even the breeding of nettles, and saltpits, and a perpetual desolation: the residue of my people shall spoil them, and the remnant of my people shall possess them.

Zephaniah 2:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Zephaniah 2:6 say?
Zephaniah 2:6 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the sea coast shall be dwellings and cottages for shepherds, and folds for flocks.”
Where is Zephaniah 2:6 in the Bible?
Zephaniah 2:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Zephaniah, chapter 2, verse 6.
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 2:6.
What translation should I read Zephaniah 2:6 in?
Zephaniah 2:6 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 2:6?
Zephaniah 2:6 reads (KJVA): “And the sea coast shall be dwellings and cottages for shepherds, and folds for flocks.” 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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