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You are where the sin of Daughter Zion began, for the transgressions of Israel were found in you. <a href="/nlt/micah/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> Harness your chariot horses and flee, you people of Lachish. You were the first city in Judah to follow Israel in her rebellion, and you led Jerusalem into sin. <a href="/esv/micah/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> Harness the steeds to the chariots, inhabitants of Lachish; it was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion, for in you were found the transgressions of Israel. <a href="/bsb/micah/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Harness your chariot horses, O dweller of Lachish. You were the beginning of sin to the Daughter of Zion, for the transgressions of Israel were found in you. <a href="/kjv/micah/1.htm">King James Bible</a> O thou inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift beast: she is the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee. <a href="/nkjv/micah/1.htm">New King James Version</a> O inhabitant of Lachish, Harness the chariot to the swift steeds (She was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion), For the transgressions of Israel were found in you. <a href="/nasb_/micah/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Harness the chariot to the team of horses, You inhabitant of Lachish— She was the beginning of sin To the daughter of Zion— Because in you were found The rebellious acts of Israel. <a href="/nasb/micah/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Harness the chariot to the team of horses, O inhabitant of Lachish— She was the beginning of sin To the daughter of Zion— Because in you were found The rebellious acts of Israel. <a href="/nasb77/micah/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Harness the chariot to the team of horses, O inhabitant of Lachish— She was the beginning of sin To the daughter of Zion— Because in you were found The rebellious acts of Israel. <a href="/lsb/micah/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Harness the chariot to the team of horses, O inhabitant of Lachish— She was the beginning of sin To the daughter of Zion— Because in you were found The transgressions of Israel. <a href="/amp/micah/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Harness the chariot to the team of horses [to escape the invasion], O inhabitant of Lachish— She was the beginning of sin To the Daughter of Zion (Jerusalem)— Because in you were found The rebellious acts of Israel. <a href="/csb/micah/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Harness the horses to the chariot, you residents of Lachish. This was the beginning of sin for Daughter Zion because Israel’s acts of rebellion can be traced to you. <a href="/hcsb/micah/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Harness the horses to the chariot, you residents of Lachish. This was the beginning of sin for Daughter Zion, because Israel&#8217s acts of rebellion can be traced to you. <a href="/asv/micah/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Bind the chariot to the swift steed, O inhabitant of Lachish: she was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion; for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee. <a href="/cev/micah/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Get the war chariots ready, you people of Lachish. You led Jerusalem into sin, just as Israel did. <a href="/erv/micah/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Bind the chariot to the swift steed, O inhabitant of Lachish: she was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion; for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee. <a href="/gwt/micah/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Harness the horses to the chariots, inhabitants of Lachish. You were the first to lead the people of Zion into sin. The rebellious acts of Israel are found in you. <a href="/gnt/micah/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> You that live in Lachish, hitch the horses to the chariots. You imitated the sins of Israel and so caused Jerusalem to sin. <a href="/isv/micah/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> "You inhabitants of Lachish, harness your chariot to your swiftest steed— the daughter of Zion has begun to sin— because within you the transgressions of Israel were revealed. <a href="/msb/micah/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Harness your chariot horses, O dweller of Lachish. You were the beginning of sin to the Daughter of Zion, for the transgressions of Israel were found in you. <a href="/net/micah/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Residents of Lachish, hitch the horses to the chariots! You influenced Daughter Zion to sin, for Israel's rebellious deeds can be traced back to you! <a href="/nheb/micah/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Harness the chariot to the swift steed, inhabitant of Lachish. She was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion; For the transgressions of Israel were found in you. <a href="/wbt/micah/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> O thou inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift beast: she is the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee. <a href="/web/micah/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Harness the chariot to the swift steed, inhabitant of Lachish. She was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion; for the transgressions of Israel were found in you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/micah/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Bind the chariot to a swift beast, O inhabitant of Lachish, "" The beginning of sin [is] she to the daughter of Zion, "" For in you have been found the transgressions of Israel. <a href="/ylt/micah/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Bind the chariot to a swift beast, O inhabitant of Lachish, The beginning of sin is she to the daughter of Zion, For in thee have been found the transgressions of Israel. <a href="/slt/micah/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Make fast the chariot to the steed, thou inhabitress of the smitten: she the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion: for in thee were found the transgressions of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/micah/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> A tumult of chariots hath astonished the inhabitants of Lachis: it is the beginning of sin to the daughter of Sion, for in thee were found the crimes of Israel. <a href="/cpdv/micah/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> A tumult of four-horse chariots has stupefied the inhabitants of Lachish. The beginning has been sin for the daughter of Zion, because in you have been found the evil deeds of Israel. <a href="/nabre/micah/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Harness steeds to the chariots, inhabitants of Lachish; You are the beginning of sin for daughter Zion, For in you were found the crimes of Israel. <a href="/nrsvce/micah/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Harness the steeds to the chariots, inhabitants of Lachish; it was the beginning of sin to daughter Zion, for in you were found the transgressions of Israel.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/micah/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> You have harnessed horses to the chariots, O you inhabitants of Lachish; you were the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion; for in you were found the transgressions of Israel. <a href="/hpbt/micah/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> You harnessed chariots of horses, inhabitant of Lakish; the beginning of sin belongs to the daughter of Zion, because in you were found the sins of Israel<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/micah/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Bind the chariots to the swift steeds, O inhabitant of Lachish; She was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion; For the transgressions of Israel are found in thee. <a href="/sep/micah/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> even a sound of chariots and horsemen: the inhabitants of Lachis, she is the leader of sin to the daughter of Sion: for in thee were found the transgressions of Israel. <a href="/parallel/micah/1-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V9AM9A76_xQ?start=150" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/micah/1.htm">Weeping and Mourning</a> …12For the dwellers of Maroth pined for good, but calamity came down from the LORD, even to the gate of Jerusalem. 13<a href="/hebrew/7573.htm" title="7573: rə·ṯōm (V-Qal-Imp-ms) -- To bind, attach. A primitive root; to yoke up.">Harness</a> <a href="/hebrew/4818.htm" title="4818: ham·mer·kā·ḇāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A chariot. Feminine of merkab; a chariot.">your chariot</a> <a href="/hebrew/7409.htm" title="7409: lā·re·ḵeš (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- Steeds. From rakash; a relay of animals on a post-route; by implication, a courser.">horses,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: yō·wō·še·ḇeṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fsc) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">O dweller</a> <a href="/hebrew/3923.htm" title="3923: lā·ḵîš (N-proper-fs) -- A Canaanite city S.W. of Jer. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; Lakish, a place in Palestine.">of Lachish.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hî (Pro-3fs) -- He, she, it. ">You were</a> <a href="/hebrew/7225.htm" title="7225: rê·šîṯ (N-fsc) -- Beginning, chief. From the same as ro'sh; the first, in place, time, order or rank.">the beginning</a> <a href="/hebrew/2403.htm" title="2403: ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ (N-fs) -- Or chattacth; from chata'; an offence, and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also an offender.">of sin</a> <a href="/hebrew/1323.htm" title="1323: lə·ḇaṯ- (Prep-l:: N-fsc) -- Daughter. From banah; a daughter.">to the Daughter</a> <a href="/hebrew/6726.htm" title="6726: ṣî·yō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- A mountain in Jer., also a name for Jer. The same as tsiyuwn; Tsijon, a mountain of Jerusalem.">of Zion,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/6588.htm" title="6588: piš·‘ê (N-mpc) -- Transgression. From pasha'; a revolt.">the transgressions</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">of Israel</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: nim·ṣə·’ū (V-Nifal-Perf-3cp) -- To attain to, find. ">were found</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">in you.</a> 14Therefore, send farewell gifts to Moresheth-gath; the houses of Achzib will prove deceptive to the kings of Israel.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_kings/18-13.htm">2 Kings 18:13</a> In the fourteenth year of Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked and captured all the fortified cities of Judah. <a href="/isaiah/36-1.htm">Isaiah 36:1</a> In the fourteenth year of Hezekiah’s reign, Sennacherib king of Assyria attacked and captured all the fortified cities of Judah. <a href="/hosea/10-14.htm">Hosea 10:14</a> the roar of battle will rise against your people, so that all your fortresses will be demolished as Shalman devastated Beth-arbel in the day of battle, when mothers were dashed to pieces along with their children. <a href="/isaiah/10-28.htm">Isaiah 10:28-32</a> Assyria has entered Aiath and passed through Migron, storing their supplies at Michmash. / They have crossed at the ford: “We will spend the night at Geba.” Ramah trembles; Gibeah of Saul flees. / Cry aloud, O Daughter of Gallim! Listen, O Laishah! O wretched Anathoth! ... <a href="/2_kings/19-32.htm">2 Kings 19:32-34</a> So this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria: ‘He will not enter this city or shoot an arrow into it. He will not come before it with a shield or build up a siege ramp against it. / He will go back the way he came, and he will not enter this city, declares the LORD. / I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’” <a href="/isaiah/37-33.htm">Isaiah 37:33-35</a> So this is what the LORD says about the king of Assyria: ‘He will not enter this city or shoot an arrow into it. He will not come before it with a shield or build up a siege ramp against it. / He will go back the way he came, and he will not enter this city,’ declares the LORD. / ‘I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’” <a href="/jeremiah/46-9.htm">Jeremiah 46:9</a> Advance, O horses! Race furiously, O chariots! Let the warriors come forth—Cush and Put carrying their shields, men of Lydia drawing the bow. <a href="/nahum/3-18.htm">Nahum 3:18</a> O king of Assyria, your shepherds slumber; your officers sleep. Your people are scattered on the mountains with no one to gather them. <a href="/zephaniah/1-16.htm">Zephaniah 1:16</a> a day of horn blast and battle cry against the fortified cities, and against the high corner towers. <a href="/amos/3-12.htm">Amos 3:12</a> This is what the LORD says: “As the shepherd snatches from the mouth of the lion two legs or a piece of an ear, so the Israelites dwelling in Samaria will be rescued having just the corner of a bed or the cushion of a couch. <a href="/matthew/24-15.htm">Matthew 24:15-16</a> So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), / then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. <a href="/luke/21-20.htm">Luke 21:20-21</a> But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you will know that her desolation is near. / Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those in the city get out, and let those in the country stay out of the city. <a href="/mark/13-14.htm">Mark 13:14</a> So when you see the abomination of desolation standing where it should not be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. <a href="/romans/15-4.htm">Romans 15:4</a> For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-11.htm">1 Corinthians 10:11</a> Now these things happened to them as examples and were written down as warnings for us, on whom the fulfillment of the ages has come.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>O you inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift beast: she is the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in you.Lachish.<a href="/joshua/15-39.htm">Joshua 15:39</a> Lachish, and Bozkath, and Eglon,<a href="/2_kings/18-13.htm">2 Kings 18:13,14,17</a> Now in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah did Sennacherib king of Assyria come up against all the fenced cities of Judah, and took them… <a href="/2_chronicles/11-9.htm">2 Chronicles 11:9</a> And Adoraim, and Lachish, and Azekah,bind.<a href="/genesis/19-17.htm">Genesis 19:17</a> And it came to pass, when they had brought them forth abroad, that he said, Escape for thy life; look not behind thee, neither stay thou in all the plain; escape to the mountain, lest thou be consumed.<a href="/isaiah/10-31.htm">Isaiah 10:31</a> Madmenah is removed; the inhabitants of Gebim gather themselves to flee.<a href="/jeremiah/4-29.htm">Jeremiah 4:29</a> The whole city shall flee for the noise of the horsemen and bowmen; they shall go into thickets, and climb up upon the rocks: every city shall be forsaken, and not a man dwell therein.she.<a href="/exodus/32-21.htm">Exodus 32:21</a> And Moses said unto Aaron, What did this people unto thee, that thou hast brought so great a sin upon them?<a href="/1_kings/13-33.htm">1 Kings 13:33,34</a> After this thing Jeroboam returned not from his evil way, but made again of the lowest of the people priests of the high places: whosoever would, he consecrated him, and he became one of the priests of the high places… <a href="/1_kings/14-16.htm">1 Kings 14:16</a> And he shall give Israel up because of the sins of Jeroboam, who did sin, and who made Israel to sin.for.<a href="/2_kings/8-18.htm">2 Kings 8:18</a> And he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, as did the house of Ahab: for the daughter of Ahab was his wife: and he did evil in the sight of the LORD.<a href="/2_kings/16-3.htm">2 Kings 16:3,4</a> But he walked in the way of the kings of Israel, yea, and made his son to pass through the fire, according to the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out from before the children of Israel… <a href="/jeremiah/3-8.htm">Jeremiah 3:8</a> And I saw, when for all the causes whereby backsliding Israel committed adultery I had put her away, and given her a bill of divorce; 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Lachish was a significant city in Judah, known for its military strength and strategic location. The command to "harness your chariot horses" suggests urgency and preparation for impending judgment or attack. Historically, Lachish was a fortified city, often involved in military campaigns, as seen in the Assyrian conquest under Sennacherib. The city's reliance on military might rather than on God is implied here, highlighting a theme of misplaced trust. This phrase serves as a warning to prepare for divine judgment, reflecting the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty over nations.You were the beginning of sin to the Daughter of Zion, Lachish is identified as the starting point of sin for Jerusalem, the "Daughter of Zion." This suggests that the idolatrous practices or political alliances of Lachish influenced the capital city. Historically, Lachish may have been a conduit for the introduction of foreign gods and practices into Judah, leading to spiritual corruption. This phrase underscores the biblical principle that sin often spreads from one community to another, emphasizing the need for vigilance and purity among God's people.for the transgressions of Israel were found in you. The transgressions of Israel, likely referring to idolatry and covenant unfaithfulness, were present in Lachish. This indicates that the city adopted the sinful practices of the northern kingdom, which had already fallen to Assyria due to its disobedience. The phrase serves as a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God's commandments, as seen throughout the prophetic literature. It also highlights the interconnectedness of the people of God, where the sins of one group can affect the entire community, a theme echoed in the New Testament's call for the church to maintain holiness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/micah.htm">Micah</a> A prophet from Moresheth, who prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. His messages often focused on social justice and the coming judgment. 2. <a href="/topical/l/lachish.htm">Lachish</a> A significant city in Judah, known for its military strength and strategic location. It was one of the last cities to fall to the Assyrians during their invasion. 3. <a href="/topical/d/daughter_of_zion.htm">Daughter of Zion</a> A poetic term often used to refer to Jerusalem or the people of Judah, symbolizing their relationship with God. 4. <a href="/topical/t/transgressions_of_israel.htm">Transgressions of Israel</a> Refers to the sins and idolatry that had spread from the northern kingdom of Israel to Judah, leading to their downfall. 5. <a href="/topical/h/horses_and_chariots.htm">Horses and Chariots</a> Symbolic of military power and readiness for battle, often used in the context of impending judgment or war.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a> Lachish's role as the "beginning of sin" for Judah serves as a warning about the ripple effects of sin and disobedience. Sin can spread and impact entire communities. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_vigilance.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Vigilance</a> Just as Lachish was a stronghold, believers must guard their hearts and communities against the infiltration of sin and idolatry. <a href="/topical/g/god's_judgment_and_mercy.htm">God's Judgment and Mercy</a> While God pronounces judgment through Micah, His ultimate desire is for repentance and restoration. This reflects His character as both just and merciful. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> Leaders, like those in Lachish, have a significant influence on the spiritual direction of their people. This underscores the responsibility of leaders to guide with integrity and faithfulness. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_spiritual_battles.htm">Preparation for Spiritual Battles</a> The imagery of harnessing horses to chariots can be seen as a call to prepare for spiritual battles, emphasizing the need for readiness and reliance on God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_micah_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Micah 1</a> <a href="/q/psalm_87_7__how_are_all_'springs'_in_zion.htm">Psalm 87:7 - In what sense are all 'springs' in Zion, given that historically rivers and water sources are not exclusive to Jerusalem?</a> <a href="/q/why_target_jacob_israel_for_punishment.htm">Micah 1:5 - Why single out Jacob and Israel for punishment in a manner that seems inconsistent with other passages emphasizing broader divine judgment?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_evil_leaders_gain_power_in_micah_3.htm">In Micah 3:1-2, how could the leaders (who are described as loving evil) gain such widespread power if the Israelites were supposedly under God's guidance?</a> <a href="/q/what's_jacob's_trouble_mean.htm">What is the meaning of Jacob's Trouble?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/micah/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) Bind the chariot to the swift beast--i.e., make haste to escape with thy goods. Lachish was the most important of the cities enumerated. It was fortified by Rehoboam, and was sought as a refuge by Amaziah from the conspiracy formed against him in Jerusalem. After the capture of the Holy City by Nebuchadnezzar, Lachish alone remained, with Azekah, of the defenced cities of Judah. It appears, from its position as a border city, to have been the channel for introducing into the kingdom of Judah the idolatry set up by Jeroboam in Israel.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/micah/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 13. - Lachish. A very strong and important city of the Canaanites, hod. Um Lakis, about fourteen miles northeast of Gaza, which was captured by Sennacherib after a long siege (<a href="/2_kings/18-14.htm">2 Kings 18:14</a>; <a href="/isaiah/36-2.htm">Isaiah 36:2</a>; <a href="/isaiah/37-8.htm">Isaiah 37:8</a>). In the British Museum there is a bas-relief, brought from Assyria, representing Sennacherib seated on his throne while the spoil of the city of Lachish passed before him (Sayce, 'Fresh Light from the Monuments,' pp. 123, 125). Bind the chariot to the swift beast. Harness your horses to your chariots, that ye may flee and escape destruction. The phrase is like the Latin, currum jungere equis. The paronomasia here lies in the sound, "Inhabitant of Lachish, harness your rekkesh" ("runner," "courser"). "Inhabitant of Horse town, harness your horses." Septuagint, ψόφος ἁρμάτων καὶ ἱππευόντων, "a sound of chariots and horsemen;" Vulgate, tumultus quadrigae stuporis - renderings which the present Hebrew text does not support. She was the beginning, etc. How Lachish came to adopt the idolatry of Israel, and how she infected Judah, we know not. A connection between Jerusalem and Lachish is found in the case of Amaziah (<a href="/2_kings/14-19.htm">2 Kings 14:19</a>), but nothing bearing on religion is mentioned. The whole clause is translated by Calmer, Keil, etc., thus: "It was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion that the iniquities of Israel were found in thee" (comp. <a href="/micah/6-16.htm">Micah 6:16</a>; <a href="/amos/8-14.htm">Amos 8:14</a>). The particular transgressions meant may be the idolatry of Jehoram (<a href="/2_chronicles/21-6.htm">2 Chronicles 21:6</a>) and Ahaziah (<a href="/2_chronicles/22-3.htm">2 Chronicles 22:3, 4</a>). <a href="/commentaries/micah/1-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Harness רְתֹ֧ם (rə·ṯōm) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7573.htm">Strong's 7573: </a> To bind, attach the horses לָרֶ֖כֶשׁ (lā·re·ḵeš) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7409.htm">Strong's 7409: </a> A relay of animals on a, post-route, a courser to the chariot, הַמֶּרְכָּבָ֛ה (ham·mer·kā·ḇāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4818.htm">Strong's 4818: </a> A chariot O inhabitant יוֹשֶׁ֣בֶת (yō·wō·še·ḇeṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of Lachish. לָכִ֑ישׁ (lā·ḵîš) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3923.htm">Strong's 3923: </a> Lachish -- a Canaanite city Southwest of Jerusalem You were הִיא֙ (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> He, self, the same, this, that, as, are the beginning רֵאשִׁ֨ית (rê·šîṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7225.htm">Strong's 7225: </a> The first, in place, time, order, rank of sin חַטָּ֥את (ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ) Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2403.htm">Strong's 2403: </a> An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender to the daughter לְבַת־ (lə·ḇaṯ-) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1323.htm">Strong's 1323: </a> A daughter of Zion, צִיּ֔וֹן (ṣî·yō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6726.htm">Strong's 6726: </a> Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem for כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the transgressions פִּשְׁעֵ֥י (piš·‘ê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6588.htm">Strong's 6588: </a> Transgression of Israel יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc were found נִמְצְא֖וּ (nim·ṣə·’ū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present in you. בָ֥ךְ (ḇāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/micah/1-13.htm">Micah 1:13 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/micah/1-13.htm">Micah 1:13 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/micah/1-13.htm">Micah 1:13 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/micah/1-13.htm">Micah 1:13 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/micah/1-13.htm">Micah 1:13 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/micah/1-13.htm">Micah 1:13 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/micah/1-13.htm">Micah 1:13 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/micah/1-13.htm">Micah 1:13 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/micah/1-13.htm">Micah 1:13 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/micah/1-13.htm">Micah 1:13 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/micah/1-13.htm">OT Prophets: Micah 1:13 Harness the chariot to the swift steed (Mc Mic. 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