Zephaniah 1:2

Verse 2. Gather, and so forth That is, I will assuredly take away and wholly consume, either by captivity or death, both men and beasts out of this land. Challoner.—To gather commonly implies a benefit, but the sequel shews that the contrary is here meant. Worthington.—It often signifies to kill or bury. Jeremiah 8:2. The whole country round Judea to Babylon, shall be a sepulchre for men and beasts. Osee 4:3. Calmet.