Zephaniah 2:3 - Exposition.

The prophet here addresses especially the pious among the people, urging them to perseverance in the right way. Ye meek of the earth. The humble, peaceable, religious, among the Israelites are primarily meant; whose character is the direct contrary of the proud, self-confident infidels mentioned above (comp. Isaiah 11:4 ; Amos 2:7 ). But there is no reason why the admonition should not include the heathen who are striving to live after the light of conscience ( Isaiah 24:5 ; Romans 2:14 , etc.). Which have wrought his judgment. Who have fulfilled the ordinances of God's Law. Seek righteousness. This and the following injunction explain what is meant by "seek the Lord" at the beginning of the verse ( Deuteronomy 16:20 ). Seek meekness. Persevere in showing a humble, gentle temper. Septuagint, καὶ ἀποκρίνασθε αὐτά "and answer them." It may be. Even the righteous shall scarcely be saved. Ye shall be hid. Ye shall be preserved in the time of judgment ( Psalms 27:5 ; Psalms 31:20 ; Isaiah 32:2 ). This recalls the prophet's name, which is interpreted, "Whom the Lord hides" (comp. Amos 5:14 , Amos 5:15 ).