The Book of Micah
God judges injustice and promises a shepherd-king from Bethlehem.
- Author
- The prophet Micah
- Date
- c. 735–700 BC
- Chapters
- 7
- Genre
- Minor Prophets
Summary
Micah, a contemporary of Isaiah, prophesied to both Israel and Judah. He condemns corrupt leaders, false prophets and those who exploit the poor, and warns that even Jerusalem will fall.
Yet he also foresees a time when the nations will stream to God's house and a ruler will come from Bethlehem to shepherd God's people. The book summarizes what God requires: "to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."
Outline
- Chapters 1–3 — Judgment on Israel and Judah
- Chapters 4–5 — Future hope and the ruler from Bethlehem
- Chapters 6–7 — The Lord's case and his mercy
Key Themes
Key Verses
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times.”
Start reading MicahHe has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.