Zephaniah 1:11

Howl, ye inhabitants of Maktesh, for all the merchant people are cut down; all they that bear silver are cut off.

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Other Translations for Zephaniah 1:11

BSB
Wail, O dwellers of the Hollow, for all your merchants will be silenced; all who weigh out silver will be cut off.
AKJV
Howl, you inhabitants of Maktesh, for all the merchant people are cut down; all they that bear silver are cut off.
CPDV
Howl, inhabitants of the Pillar. All the people of Canaan have fallen silent. All were ruined who had been wrapped in silver.
ERV
Howl, ye inhabitants of Maktesh, for all the people of Canaan are undone: all they that were laden with sliver are cut off.
NHEB
Wail, you inhabitants of Maktesh, for all the people of Canaan are undone. All those who were loaded with silver are cut off.
SMT
Wail, ye inhabitants of Maktesh, for all the people of Canaan were destroyed; all lifting up silver were cut off.

Commentary for Zephaniah 1:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Zephaniah 1:11
Summary
Merchants destroyed and commerce eliminated completely
Place
Maktesh
Event
Merchants destroyed
Estimated Time Period
c. 630 BC
Category
Judgment