Matthew Poole and continuators on Zephaniah 3:2

2 She obeyed not the voice : The received not correction : she trusted not in the LORD : she drew not near to her God .

Of the Law, her prophets or her faithful Priests (which were too few yet some there were), nor of God by his Mercy and judgments crying loud, warning, inviting; perswading to return.

Or instruction, did not learn, would not be instructed, there is a Meiosis in the words, she hated Instruction, as that wicked one, Psal. 50.17. and Prov. 5.12. and 13.18.

Put her confidence in Egypt and A[illegible: 1 letter]hur, in any Carnal refuges rather than in her God, in her Kings, Princes, Counsellours, Warriours and Confederates, &c.

When revolted did not return, when in distress did not seek him, did not draw near with Prayer, &c.

Marginal references: [illegible: 1 word], instruction.