Book of Micah

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Synopsis: The Book of Micah is a book of the Old Testament that records the prophecies of prophet Micah.

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Contents

Chapters

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Related topics

• Micah

Translations of Book of Micah

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Main article

The Book of Micah is a book of the Old Testament that records the prophecies of prophet Micah.

Context

The ministry of Micah occurred during the reigns of Jotham (742–735 BC), Ahaz (735–715 BC), and Hezekiah (715–687 BC), although it is unlikely that he was active as a prophet during all of that time. He lived through a time of great change in Ancient Israel and Judah, and during his ministry the northern Kingdom of Israel was conquered and the people exiled by the Assyrian Empire.

Themes

Micah ultimately brought a message of hope despite judgement.

In Miach, God can be seen to have a character of

• Compassion and mercy, for example in Micah 7:18-20

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• Holiness, for example in Micah 1:2-4

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• Justice, for example in Micah 2:3-7

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Micah brings a number of accusations against the people. These relate to both religious failures and social injustice

• Religious failures - The people are accused of empty ritual and superifical trust in the Temple in passages such as Micah 3:11
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• Social injustices - The people are accused of social injustice in passages such as Micah 2:1-2
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Because of these failures, Micah reveals that judgement is coming with invasion by foreign forces in passages such as Micah:8-16

However, Micah gives a picture of hope that a remnant will remain and under a new Davidic king, repentant nations will have a part in a new kingdom. An example of this hope can be seen in Micah 5:2-4

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Micah in the light of the New Testament

Like other contemporary prophets, Micah revealed the eventual coming of an ideal king, who would rule with peace and wisdom. This prophecy finds its fulfilment in Jesus.

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