Bible Dictionary
CRASHING
Crashing describes a loud breach or destructive tumult. In Zephaniah it pictures the approaching judgment and destruction coming upon Jerusalem’s evildoers.
Definition
Crashing means a loud breach or destructive tumult. The underlying word can mean a breach and, figuratively, destruction.
Biblical Usage
In Zephaniah, a great crashing from the hills represents the doom coming upon Jerusalem’s evildoers.
Historical Background
The image pictures the enemy advancing against Jerusalem from the north and the resulting destruction of the city.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>krash'-ing (shebher): This word, meaning "a breach," figuratively "destruction," is translated "crashing" in Ze 1:10: "a great crashing from the hills," representing the doom to fall on evil-doers in Jerusalem, as the enemy advanced against the city from the north.</p>