At the time Zephaniah writes this prophetic book, Assyria’s power is waning. However, this is allowing Babylon to rise, and Zephaniah attempts to warn his people.The idolatry the prophet points to extends beyond foreign tribes and he calls out instances of syncretism within Judah. Though divine accountability applies to all, Zephaniah ultimately delivers a message of hope in a time of political and national instability.