Zephaniah 3 begins with a woe to the rebellious and polluted city, detailing its corrupt leaders and refusal to trust God. It then moves to God's promise to purify the lips of the peoples, gather a humble remnant, and rejoice over them with singing.

Zephaniah 2 calls the humble of the land to seek Yahweh before the day of his anger, warning that judgment will fall on Philistia, Moab, Ammon, Cush, and Assyria. Yet it promises that a remnant of Judah will be restored and that all nations will ultimately worship Yahweh.

Zephaniah 1 records Yahweh's word through the prophet Zephaniah, announcing a thorough judgment that will sweep away all creation and cut off the remnant of Baal from Judah and Jerusalem. The chapter describes the near day of Yahweh as a day of wrath, distress, and darkness, where neither silver nor gold can deliver, and it calls the people to silence before the Lord.

Habakkuk 3 is a prayer set to victorious music that recalls God's awesome deeds and asks Him to renew His work in mercy. It moves from a theophany of judgment to the prophet's trembling and his decision to rejoice in Yahweh despite devastating loss.

Habakkuk 1 records the prophet's complaint about violence and injustice in his own nation, and God's startling answer that He is raising up the Chaldeans as an instrument of judgment. The chapter ends with Habakkuk's second complaint, asking why a holy God would tolerate a wicked nation swallowing up people more righteous than themselves.

Nahum 3 declares God's judgment on Nineveh for her lies, robbery, and bloodshed, using vivid imagery of war and siege. It compares her to No-Amon, showing that no earthly power can escape God's wrath when cruelty is unrepented.

Nahum 2 describes the siege and fall of Nineveh, using vivid imagery of chariots, plunder, and fleeing people. It also declares that Yahweh restores Jacob and Israel, and that He is against the city that lived by violence.

Nahum 1 is a revelation about Nineveh, declaring God's jealous wrath against his enemies and his goodness as a stronghold for those who take refuge in him. It announces the complete end of Nineveh's power and the restoration of Judah through a messenger who brings good news of peace.

Micah 7 begins with lament over a society where even trusted relationships have failed, then turns to personal trust in Yahweh. It ends with a confident plea for God to shepherd his people and a hymn praising his willingness to pardon and cast sins into the sea.

Micah 5 announces a future ruler from Bethlehem Ephrathah whose origins are ancient, who will shepherd in Yahweh's strength and become peace when Assyria invades. It also describes a remnant among the nations and Yahweh's coming removal of horses, chariots, cities, witchcraft, images, and Asherah poles.

Micah 4 presents a future where many nations come to Yahweh's mountain to learn his ways, resulting in peace and security. It also promises that Yahweh will gather the lame and afflicted, redeem his people from exile, and give Zion victory over her enemies.

Micah 3 denounces the leaders and prophets of Israel for their greed, injustice, and false assurances of peace. It declares that because of their corruption, Zion will be plowed like a field and Jerusalem will become rubble.

Micah 2 pronounces woe on those who plan evil and seize the property of others, announcing that God is planning disaster against them. It also rebukes false prophets who oppose true prophecy, and ends with a promise that Yahweh will gather the remnant and go before them as their king.

Micah 1 records Yahweh's word through the prophet Micah concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. It declares coming judgment because of their sins, describes the destruction of Samaria, and ends with Micah's lament as the wound spreads to Judah and Jerusalem.

Jonah 4 records Jonah's angry response to God's mercy on Nineveh and God's use of a vine to teach him about compassion. It contrasts Jonah's selfish anger with God's concern for the great city and its inhabitants.

Jonah 3 recounts God commanding Jonah a second time to preach to Nineveh, and the entire city, from king to animals, responds with fasting and repentance. God sees their turning and relents from the disaster He had threatened.

Jonah 2 records Jonah's prayer from inside the fish, where he describes his affliction, his descent to the depths, and God's answer. He ends with a vow of thanksgiving and the declaration that salvation belongs to Yahweh, after which the fish vomits him onto dry land.

Jonah 1 recounts how the prophet Jonah disobeys Yahweh's command to preach against Nineveh and instead flees toward Tarshish. A violent storm arises, the sailors discover Jonah's guilt, and after he urges them to throw him overboard, Yahweh provides a great fish to swallow him.

Obadiah is a vision concerning Edom, declaring that God will bring down its pride and violence against Jacob. The chapter ends with the promise that Mount Zion will be holy, the house of Jacob will possess its possessions, and the kingdom will be Yahweh's.

Amos 9 concludes the book with a vision of the Lord standing beside the altar, declaring inescapable judgment on the sinful kingdom. Yet after the sifting, God promises to raise up the fallen tent of David, restore Israel from captivity, and plant them securely in their land.