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Ezra 3:11-13
And they sang together by course in praising and giving thanks unto the LORD; becausehe is good, for his mercyendureth for ever toward Israel. And all the people shouted with a great shout, when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid…

Nehemiah 12:43
Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off.

Psalm 14:7
Oh that the salvation of Israelwere come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice,and Israel shall be glad.

O daughter of Jerusalem.

Micah 4:8
And thou, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter of Zion, unto thee shall it come, even the first dominion; the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem.

shout aloud, O Israel!
The command to "shout aloud" emphasizes a public and communal expression of joy. Israel, representing the collective people of God, is called to vocalize their gratitude and celebration. This reflects a reversal of the judgment and lamentation that characterized earlier parts of Zephaniah. The shout is a proclamation of victory and salvation, reminiscent of the shouts that brought down the walls of Jericho (Joshua 6:20), symbolizing triumph over adversity through divine intervention.

Be glad and rejoice with all your heart,
This phrase underscores the depth and sincerity of the joy expected from the people. It is not merely an outward expression but one that involves the entire being. The call to be glad and rejoice "with all your heart" suggests a wholehearted devotion and acknowledgment of God's mercy and grace. This mirrors the greatest commandment to love God with all one's heart, soul, and strength (Deuteronomy 6:5), indicating that true joy is rooted in a deep relationship with God.

O Daughter of Jerusalem!
The repetition of "Daughter of Jerusalem" personalizes the message, emphasizing the intimate relationship between God and His people. Jerusalem, as the city of David and the location of the Temple, holds a special place in biblical history as the focal point of God's covenant promises. This phrase also points to the eschatological hope of a restored Jerusalem, as seen in prophecies likeIsaiah 62:1-5, where Jerusalem is depicted as a bride adorned for her husband, symbolizing the ultimate union between God and His people.

Zephaniah’s prophecy has been sober up to this point, but here the tone pivots from warning to worship. “Sing for joy” signals a victory song, the kind Israel lifted after the Red Sea (Exodus 15:1) and that Isaiah anticipated when “the Holy One of Israel” would be “among you” (Isaiah 12:6).

• Singing replaces mourning because God’s judgment has been lifted (Zephaniah 3:15).

• Joy is grounded in God’s presence, just asPsalm 98:4 urges all creation to “shout for joy before the LORD, the King.”

• The title “Daughter of Zion” reminds the people they are cherished family, not forgotten subjects (Psalm 9:14;Isaiah 62:11).

The volume rises from singing to shouting—unrestrained celebration that the whole nation joins.Psalm 100:1 calls for the same full-throated praise: “Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth.”

• Earlier in the book, shouts signaled panic (Zephaniah 1:10); now they mark deliverance.

• Such shouting prefigures the triumphant entry when crowds welcomed Jesus as King (Luke 19:37-38), a foretaste of ultimate national rejoicing when He reigns.

• God’s covenant name “Israel” assures every tribe their place in the coming restoration (Jeremiah 31:10-12).

Joy moves from the lips to the inner life. “All your heart” calls for undivided devotion, echoingDeuteronomy 6:5’s command to love God wholeheartedly.

• True gladness flows from knowing judgment is canceled (Romans 8:1) and peace is secured (Philippians 4:4-7).

• Whole-hearted rejoicing crowds out fear; believers are not spectators but participants in God’s victory (Psalm 34:2).

The verse circles back to the intimate title, confirming that the city once under siege will become a jewel of praise.Zechariah 9:9 echoes this same address when announcing the King who rides in “righteous and victorious.”

• Jerusalem stands as the focal point of God’s kingdom plan (Psalm 48:1-2).

• The phrase anticipates the day when the heavenly Jerusalem descends, “prepared as a bride adorned for her husband” (Revelation 21:2).

• God’s faithfulness to Jerusalem assures every believer that promises made are promises kept (2 Corinthians 1:20).

Zephaniah 3:14 is a fourfold call to erupt in unreserved praise—singing, shouting, gladness, full-hearted rejoicing—because the covenant God has turned judgment into salvation, stands present among His people, and guarantees their ultimate restoration. The verse previews the joy that bursts forth when the King arrives, a joy that will crescendo in His final, forever reign.