The Book of Zephaniah, found in the Old Testament of the Bible, is a prophetic book containing a message of judgement and hope. Synonyms for the Book of Zephaniah include the Prophecy of Zephaniah, the Scroll of Zephaniah, and the Book of Sophonias (in the Latin Vulgate). The book is categorized as one of the Minor Prophets, along with Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. It is named after its author, Zephaniah, who prophesied during the reign of King Josiah of Judah. The Book of Zephaniah contains a warning of judgement upon Judah and other nations, followed by a message of hope and restoration.