The energetic prophesying of Zephaniah undoubtedly heightened young Josiah’s awareness of the idolatry, violence, and corruption that prevailed in Judah at that time and encouraged his later campaign against idolatry. — 2 Chronicles 34: 1 - 3.
Kahtlemata aitas Sefanja energiline tegutsemine prohvetina noorel Joosijal saada teadlikumaks sellest, milline ebajumalakummardamine, vägivald ja korruptsioon Juudas sel ajal valitses, ning innustas teda hiljem ebajumalakummardamise vastu võitlust alustama.