Introduction:
Micah, a prophet of the Old Testament, is recognized for his profound messages of judgment and hope. His prophecies are recorded in the Book of Micah, which is part of the collection of the Minor Prophets. Micah's ministry took place during the 8th century BC, a time of significant social and political upheaval in the kingdoms of Israel and Judah.

Historical Context:
Micah was a contemporary of the prophets Isaiah, Hosea, and Amos. He prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah (Micah 1:1). His ministry occurred during a period when the Assyrian Empire was expanding its influence, posing a threat to the smaller kingdoms of the region. The social conditions of the time were marked by corruption, idolatry, and injustice, particularly among the leaders and wealthy classes.

Message and Themes:
Micah's prophecies are characterized by a dual focus on judgment and restoration. He condemns the social injustices and idolatry of his time, calling out the leaders and false prophets who led the people astray. Micah 3:11 highlights this corruption: "Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, 'Is not the LORD among us? No disaster will come upon us.'"

Despite the stern warnings, Micah also offers a message of hope and restoration. He foretells the coming of a ruler from Bethlehem who will shepherd God's people (Micah 5:2): "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me one to be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times." This prophecy is widely understood as a messianic prediction, pointing to the birth of Jesus Christ.

Micah also emphasizes the importance of true worship and justice, famously summarizing God's requirements in Micah 6:8: "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?"

Structure of the Book:
The Book of Micah is composed of seven chapters, which can be divided into three main sections:
1. Chapters 1-3: Pronouncements of judgment against Samaria and Jerusalem, highlighting the sins of the people and their leaders.
2. Chapters 4-5: Promises of restoration and the coming of a messianic king, offering hope for the future.
3. Chapters 6-7: A call to repentance and a vision of God's ultimate triumph and mercy.

Legacy and Influence:
Micah's prophecies have had a lasting impact on both Jewish and Christian traditions. His call for justice and righteousness continues to resonate with believers seeking to live out their faith in a world often marked by inequality and moral compromise. The messianic prophecy of Micah 5:2 is frequently cited in the New Testament, particularly in the context of the birth of Jesus (Matthew 2:6).

Micah's message remains a powerful reminder of God's justice and mercy, calling believers to live lives that reflect His character and to anticipate the fulfillment of His promises.Micah 1:1
The word of the LORD that came to Micah the Morasthite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.
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Discovery of the Remains of the Prophets Habakkuk and Micah. Death ...
... Book VII. Chapter XXIX."Discovery of the Remains of the Prophets Habakkuk
and Micah. Death of the Emperor Theodosius the Great. ...
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Micah
... It is a peculiar piece of good fortune that we should possess the words of two
contemporary prophets who differed so strikingly as Micah the peasant and Isaiah ...
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Prefaces to the Commentaries on the Minor Prophets.
... It gives the order of the Twelve Prophets adopted by the LXX. ... Nahum, Micah, Zephaniah,
Haggai, [5440] I first addressed to Paula and Eustochium, her daughter ...
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Of the Times of the Prophets Whose Oracles are Contained in Books ...
... [1150] Micah also names the ... But we can find the date of these two prophets in the
chronicles, [1152] not in their own writings, for they say nothing about it ...
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The Twelve Minor Prophets.
... of the context the passage in Micah is generally thought to be the original. Besides
this there is a general agreement between the two prophets in their ...
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Parallels from the Prophets to Illustrate Christ's Teaching in the ...
... Chapter XXIX."Parallels from the Prophets to Illustrate Christ's Teaching in the
Rest ... the prophet's trumpet in the very words, I fear that Micah [4697] must ...
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Isaiah.
... Jonah. There is differences of opinion as to whether certain of the prophets
belong to Judah or Israel. Micah is an example. The ...
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The Conversion of the Gentiles Has Been Predicted by Micah.
... and which they learned [2364] through them, suffer me to show you by quoting a short
statement from the prophecy of Micah, one of the twelve [minor prophets]. ...
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The Prophet Micah.
... betwixt the true and false prophets. It is evidently on purpose that the prophet
begins with the same words as those with which the elder Micah had closed his ...
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Hymns on the Nativity. Hymn i. This is the Day that Gladdened Them ...
... This is the day that gladdened them, the Prophets, Kings, and Priests, for in it
were their words fulfilled, and thus were ... [356] The word that Micah once spake ...
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