Zephaniah 3:1

Verse 1. Dove. Jerusalem is upbraided, and then comforted. She had been treated like a spouse, a dove; and yet proved faithless. Calmet.—Hebrew “Wo to the famous, and defiled, and oppressing city.” Septuagint agree with us, if we only exchange famous for provoking. Bible.—After being redeemed from Egypt, the Jews ungratefully followed idols. Osee 7:11. Menochius.—Jerusalem having been freely chosen and favoured above other places, and still provoking God, cannot escape a severe chastisement. Worthington.