Heidegger's Bible Handbook: Zephaniah: Synoptic Outline

The Parts of the Prophecy are:

I.  The sins and punishments of the people, Chapters 1:1-3:8:  in which is:

1.  A denunciation of general judgment:  chapter 1:1-3.

2.  Of particular judgment against:

a.  The Jews, against whom,

α.  Destruction is denounced:  chapter 1:4-18

β.  Repentance is urged:  chapter 2:1-3.

b.  The nations:  chapter 2:4-15.

3.  A denunciation of final judgment:  chapter 3:1-8.

II.  Promise concerning the Kingdom of Christ, Chapter 3:9-20.