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Zephaniah 1:1 (NIRV)

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1 A message came to Zephaniah from the Lord. He was the son of Cushi. Cushi was the son of Gedaliah. Gedaliah was the son of Amariah. Amariah was the son of King Hezekiah. The Lord spoke to Zephaniah during the rule of Josiah. He was king of Judah and the son of Amon.

Definition(s):
Amariah (Am-a-rye-a): the Lord says; the integrity of the Lord
Gedaliah (Gedd-a-lie-a): God is my greatness
Judah (Joo-da): the praise of the Lord; confession
Zephaniah (Zeff-an-eye-a): the Lord is my secret
Cushi (Koosh-eye):