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The visions he saw concerned both Samaria and Jerusalem. <a href="/esv/micah/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> The word of the LORD that came to Micah of Moresheth in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. <a href="/bsb/micah/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> This is the word of the LORD that came to Micah the Moreshite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah—what he saw regarding Samaria and Jerusalem: <a href="/kjv/micah/1.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/micah/1.htm">New King James Version</a> The word of the LORD that came to Micah of Moresheth in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. <a href="/nasb_/micah/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The word of the LORD which came to Micah of Moresheth in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and which he saw regarding Samaria and Jerusalem. <a href="/nasb/micah/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> The word of the LORD which came to Micah of Moresheth in the days of Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. <a href="/nasb77/micah/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> The word of the LORD which came to Micah of Moresheth in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. <a href="/lsb/micah/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> The word of Yahweh which came to Micah of Moresheth in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he beheld concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. <a href="/amp/micah/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The word of the LORD that came to Micah of Moresheth in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw [through divine revelation] concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. <a href="/csb/micah/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The word of the LORD that came to Micah the Moreshite —what he saw regarding Samaria and Jerusalem in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. <a href="/hcsb/micah/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> The word of the LORD that came to Micah the Moreshite—what he saw regarding Samaria and Jerusalem in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. <a href="/asv/micah/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> The word of Jehovah that came to Micah the Morashtite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. <a href="/cev/micah/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I am Micah from Moresheth. And this is the message about Samaria and Jerusalem that the LORD gave to me when Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah were the kings of Judah. <a href="/erv/micah/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> The word of the LORD that came to Micah the Morashtite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. <a href="/gwt/micah/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The LORD spoke his word to Micah, who was from Moresheth, when Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah were kings of Judah. This is the vision that Micah saw about Samaria and Jerusalem. <a href="/gnt/micah/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> During the time that Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah were kings of Judah, the LORD gave this message to Micah, who was from the town of Moresheth. The LORD revealed to Micah all these things about Samaria and Jerusalem. <a href="/isv/micah/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> This message from the LORD came to Micah of Moresheth during the reigns of the Judean kings Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah concerning the vision he saw about Samaria and Jerusalem: <a href="/msb/micah/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> This is the word of the LORD that came to Micah the Moreshite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah?what he saw regarding Samaria and Jerusalem: <a href="/net/micah/1.htm">NET Bible</a> This is the prophetic message that the LORD gave to Micah of Moresheth. He delivered this message during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. The prophecies pertain to Samaria and Jerusalem. <a href="/nheb/micah/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The word of the LORD that came to Micah the Morashtite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. <a href="/wbt/micah/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/micah/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Yahweh’s word that came to Micah of Morasheth in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/micah/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> A word of YHWH that has been to Micah the Morashite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah, kings of Judah, that he has seen concerning Samaria and Jerusalem: <a href="/ylt/micah/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> A word of Jehovah that hath been unto Micah the Morashite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah, kings of Judah, that he hath seen concerning Samaria and Jerusalem: <a href="/slt/micah/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The word of Jehovah which was to Micah the Morasthite, in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah, kings of Judah, who saw upon Shomeron and Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/micah/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> The word of the Lord that came to Micheas the Morasthite, in the days of Joathan, Achaz, and Ezechias, kings of Juda: which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. <a href="/cpdv/micah/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> The word of the Lord that came to Micah the Moreshethite, in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw about Samaria and Jerusalem. <a href="/nabre/micah/1.htm">New American Bible</a> The word of the LORD which came to Micah of Moresheth in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. <a href="/nrsvce/micah/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The word of the LORD that came to Micah of Moresheth in the days of Kings Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/micah/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> THE word of the LORD that came to Micah the Morashite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. <a href="/hpbt/micah/1.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> The word of LORD JEHOVAH that was upon Micah the Marashite in the days of Yotham and of Akhaz and of Khezeqia, Kings of Judea, that he saw about Samaria and about Jerusalem<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/micah/1.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> The word of the LORD that came to Micah the Morashtite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. <a href="/sep/micah/1.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> AND the word of the Lord came to Michaeas the son of Morasthi, in the days of Joatham, and Achaz, and Ezekias, kings of Juda, concerning what he saw regarding Samaria and Jerusalem. <a href="/parallel/micah/1-1.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=0" 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">Judgment Against Israel</a> 1<a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇar- (N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">This is the word</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: hā·yāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4318.htm" title="4318: mî·ḵāh (N-proper-ms) -- The name of several Isr. An abbrev. Of Miykayah; Micah, the name of seven Israelites.">Micah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4183.htm" title="4183: ham·mō·raš·tî (Art:: N-proper-fs) -- Inhab. of Moresheth-gath. Patrial from Mowresheth Gath; a Morashtite or inhabitant of Moresheth-Gath.">the Moreshite</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bî·mê (Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">in the days</a> <a href="/hebrew/3147.htm" title="3147: yō·w·ṯām (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is perfect, three Isr. From Yhovah and tam; Jehovah perfect; Jotham, the name of three Israelites.">of Jotham,</a> <a href="/hebrew/271.htm" title="271: ’ā·ḥāz (N-proper-ms) -- He has grasped, two Isr. From 'achaz; possessor; Achaz, the name of a Jewish king and of an Israelite.">Ahaz,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3169.htm" title="3169: yə·ḥiz·qî·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- Jechizkijah. Or Ychizqiyahuw; from Yruwsha' and Yahh; strengthened of Jah; Jechizkijah, the name of five Israelites.">and Hezekiah,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: mal·ḵê (N-mpc) -- King. From malak; a king.">kings</a> <a href="/hebrew/3063.htm" title="3063: yə·hū·ḏāh (N-proper-ms) -- From yadah; celebrated; Jehudah, the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory.">of Judah—</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer- (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">what</a> <a href="/hebrew/2372.htm" title="2372: ḥā·zāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- See, behold. A primitive root; to gaze at; mentally, to perceive, contemplate; specifically, to have a vision of.">he saw</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">regarding</a> <a href="/hebrew/8111.htm" title="8111: šō·mə·rō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- Capital of N. kingdom of Isr. From the active participle of shamar; watch-station; Shomeron, a place in Palestine.">Samaria</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: wî·rū·šā·lim (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">and Jerusalem:</a> 2Hear, O peoples, all of you; listen, O earth, and everyone in it! May the Lord GOD bear witness against you, the Lord from His holy temple.…<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="/isaiah/1-1.htm">Isaiah 1:1</a> This is the vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. <a href="/jeremiah/26-18.htm">Jeremiah 26:18</a> “Micah the Moreshite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah and told all the people of Judah that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, and the temple mount a wooded ridge.’ <a href="/hosea/1-1.htm">Hosea 1:1</a> This is the word of the LORD that came to Hosea son of Beeri in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and of Jeroboam son of Jehoash, king of Israel. <a href="/2_kings/15-32.htm">2 Kings 15:32-38</a> In the second year of the reign of Pekah son of Remaliah over Israel, Jotham son of Uzziah became king of Judah. / He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His mother’s name was Jerusha daughter of Zadok. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done. ... <a href="/2_kings/16-1.htm">2 Kings 16:1-20</a> In the seventeenth year of Pekah son of Remaliah, Ahaz son of Jotham became king of Judah. / Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD his God. / Instead, he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel and even sacrificed his son in the fire, according to the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. ... <a href="/2_kings/17-1.htm">2 Kings 17:1-6</a> In the twelfth year of the reign of Ahaz over Judah, Hoshea son of Elah became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria nine years. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not like the kings of Israel who preceded him. / Shalmaneser king of Assyria attacked him, and Hoshea became his vassal and paid him tribute. ... <a href="/2_kings/18-1.htm">2 Kings 18:1-12</a> In the third year of the reign of Hoshea son of Elah over Israel, Hezekiah son of Ahaz became king of Judah. / He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abi, the daughter of Zechariah. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/27-1.htm">2 Chronicles 27:1-9</a> Jotham was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. His mother’s name was Jerushah daughter of Zadok. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father Uzziah had done. In addition, he did not enter the temple of the LORD. But the people still behaved corruptly. / Jotham rebuilt the Upper Gate of the house of the LORD, and he worked extensively on the wall at the hill of Ophel. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/28-1.htm">2 Chronicles 28:1-27</a> Ahaz was twenty years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem sixteen years. And unlike David his father, he did not do what was right in the eyes of the LORD. / Instead, he walked in the ways of the kings of Israel and even made cast images of the Baals. / Moreover, Ahaz burned incense in the Valley of Ben-hinnom and sacrificed his sons in the fire, according to the abominations of the nations that the LORD had driven out before the Israelites. ... <a href="/2_chronicles/29-1.htm">2 Chronicles 29:1-36</a> Hezekiah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, just as his father David had done. / In the first month of the first year of his reign, Hezekiah opened and repaired the doors of the house of the LORD. ... <a href="/amos/1-1.htm">Amos 1:1</a> These are the words of Amos, who was among the sheepherders of Tekoa—what he saw concerning Israel two years before the earthquake, in the days when Uzziah was king of Judah and Jeroboam son of Jehoash was king of Israel. <a href="/zephaniah/1-1.htm">Zephaniah 1:1</a> This is the word of the LORD that came to Zephaniah son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of Hezekiah, in the days of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah: <a href="/matthew/2-5.htm">Matthew 2:5-6</a> “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written: / ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah, for out of you will come a ruler who will be the shepherd of My people Israel.’” <a href="/matthew/10-34.htm">Matthew 10:34-36</a> Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. / For I have come to turn ‘a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. / A man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’ <a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37</a> O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.Micah.<a href="/micah/1-14.htm">Micah 1:14,15</a> Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moreshethgath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel… <a href="/jeremiah/26-18.htm">Jeremiah 26:18</a> Micah the Morasthite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and spake to all the people of Judah, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Zion shall be plowed like a field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of a forest.Jotham.<a href="/2_chronicles/27-1.htm">2 Chronicles 27:1-32:33</a> Jotham was twenty and five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned sixteen years in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Jerushah, the daughter of Zadok… <a href="/isaiah/1-1.htm">Isaiah 1:1</a> The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.<a href="/hosea/1-1.htm">Hosea 1:1</a> The word of the LORD that came unto Hosea, the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel.which.<a href="/amos/1-1.htm">Amos 1:1</a> The words of Amos, who was among the herdmen of Tekoa, which he saw concerning Israel in the days of Uzziah king of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash king of Israel, two years before the earthquake.<a href="/habakkuk/1-1.htm">Habakkuk 1:1</a> The burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see.concerning.<a href="/micah/1-5.htm">Micah 1:5</a> For the transgression of Jacob is all this, and for the sins of the house of Israel. What is the transgression of Jacob? is it not Samaria? and what are the high places of Judah? are they not Jerusalem?<a href="/hosea/4-15.htm">Hosea 4:15</a> Though thou, Israel, play the harlot, yet let not Judah offend; and come not ye unto Gilgal, neither go ye up to Bethaven, nor swear, The LORD liveth.<a href="/hosea/5-5.htm">Hosea 5:5-14</a> And the pride of Israel doth testify to his face: therefore shall Israel and Ephraim fall in their iniquity; Judah also shall fall with them… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/hosea/1-1.htm">Ahaz</a> <a href="/hosea/1-1.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/15-4.htm">Hezeki'ah</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-20.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hosea/1-1.htm">Jotham</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-12.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/hosea/13-11.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-13.htm">Micah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-18.htm">Morashtite</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-18.htm">Morasthite</a> <a href="/micah/1-14.htm">Moresheth</a> <a href="/isaiah/52-7.htm">Reigns</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-19.htm">Samaria</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-19.htm">Sama'ria</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-1.htm">Vision</a> <a href="/jonah/3-6.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/1-9.htm">Ahaz</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-1.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/zephaniah/1-1.htm">Hezeki'ah</a> <a href="/micah/1-5.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/matthew/1-9.htm">Jotham</a> <a href="/micah/1-5.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/micah/1-14.htm">Kings</a> <a href="/judges/17-1.htm">Micah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-18.htm">Morashtite</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-18.htm">Morasthite</a> <a href="/micah/1-14.htm">Moresheth</a> <a href="/luke/22-53.htm">Reigns</a> <a href="/micah/1-5.htm">Samaria</a> <a href="/micah/1-5.htm">Sama'ria</a> <a href="/micah/3-6.htm">Vision</a> <a href="/micah/1-10.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Micah 1</div>1. <a href="/micah/1-1.htm">The time when Micah prophesied.</a> 2. <a href="/micah/1-2.htm">He shows the wrath of God against Jacob for idolatry.</a> 10. <a href="/micah/1-10.htm">He exhorts to mourning.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/micah/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/micah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/micah/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>This is the word of the LORD The phrase emphasizes divine origin, indicating that the message is not from human insight but from God Himself. This aligns with the prophetic tradition where prophets are seen as messengers of God, similar to other prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah. The authority of the message is rooted in its divine source, underscoring the seriousness and reliability of the prophecy.that came to Micah the Moreshite Micah is identified as a Moreshite, indicating his origin from Moresheth, a town in the Shephelah region of Judah. This geographical detail highlights his connection to the southern kingdom of Judah. Micah's background as a rural prophet may have influenced his concern for social justice and the plight of the poor, themes prevalent in his prophecies.in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah This timeframe situates Micah's ministry during the reigns of these three kings, approximately spanning 750-686 BC. Each king's reign had distinct characteristics: Jotham was relatively righteous, Ahaz was known for idolatry and alliances with Assyria, and Hezekiah was noted for religious reforms. This historical context provides insight into the political and spiritual climate Micah addressed, with varying degrees of faithfulness and apostasy in Judah.what he saw regarding Samaria and Jerusalem The mention of Samaria and Jerusalem indicates the scope of Micah's prophecy, addressing both the northern kingdom of Israel (Samaria) and the southern kingdom of Judah (Jerusalem). This dual focus reflects the divided monarchy and the shared culpability of both regions in their departure from covenant faithfulness. The prophetic vision often includes both literal and symbolic elements, with Samaria and Jerusalem representing centers of political and religious life. The judgment pronounced on these cities foreshadows the eventual fall of Samaria to Assyria in 722 BC and the later Babylonian exile of Jerusalem, highlighting the consequences of persistent sin.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/micah.htm">Micah</a> A prophet from Moresheth, a town in Judah. His name means "Who is like Yahweh?" and he is known for his messages of judgment and hope. 2. <a href="/topical/m/moresheth.htm">Moresheth</a> A small town in the Shephelah region of Judah, indicating Micah's humble origins and connection to rural life. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jotham,_ahaz,_and_hezekiah.htm">Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah</a> Kings of Judah during Micah's prophetic ministry. Their reigns represent a period of both spiritual decline and reform in Judah. 4. <a href="/topical/s/samaria.htm">Samaria</a> The capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, often associated with idolatry and injustice, which Micah prophesies against. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital of the Southern Kingdom of Judah, also subject to Micah's prophecies due to its own failings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_a_prophet.htm">The Role of a Prophet</a> Prophets are chosen by God to deliver His messages, often calling people back to righteousness and warning of consequences for sin. <a href="/topical/h/historical_context_matters.htm">Historical Context Matters</a> Understanding the historical and cultural background of Micah's time helps us grasp the urgency and relevance of his message. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_over_nations.htm">God's Sovereignty Over Nations</a> The mention of specific kings and cities highlights God's control and concern over the affairs of nations, both then and now. <a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_hope.htm">Judgment and Hope</a> While Micah's message includes judgment, it also offers hope for restoration, reminding us of God's mercy and faithfulness. <a href="/topical/p/personal_reflection.htm">Personal Reflection</a> Consider how the issues of idolatry and injustice addressed by Micah might manifest in our own lives and communities today.<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/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_micah's_main_message.htm">What is the main message of the Book of Micah?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_the_book_of_micah.htm">Who is the author of the Book of Micah?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_the_biblical_prophet_micah.htm">Who was the biblical prophet Micah?</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>(1) Micah the Morasthite.--Unlike Joel, who identifies himself by his father's name, Micah introduces his personality with reference to his native village, Moresheth-gath, which was situated in the lowland district of Judah. The name--a shortened form of Micaiah, meaning "Who is like Jehovah"--was not an uncommon one among the Jews, but it was chiefly famous in times prior to the prophet, through Micaiah, the son of Imlah, who, about 150 years previously, had withstood Ahab and his false prophets.Samaria and Jerusalem.--The younger capital is placed first because it was the first to fall through the greater sinfulness of the northern kingdom. The chief cities are mentioned as representatives of the wickedness of the respective nations.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/micah/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - The inscription, or heading of the book, conveying the prophet's authority. The word of the Lord. The expression applies to the whole contents of the book, as in <a href="/hosea/1-1.htm">Hosea 1:1</a> and <a href="/zephaniah/1-1.htm">Zephaniah 1:1</a>. It is often used for some particular message to a prophet, as <a href="/jeremiah/1-4.htm">Jeremiah 1:4, 11</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/2-1.htm">Jeremiah 2:1</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/3-16.htm">Ezekiel 3:16</a>. Micah the Morasthite; i.e. Micah of Moresheth-Gath (ver. 14), a village in the lowland of Judaea, near Eleutheropolis, some twenty miles southwest of Jerusalem (see Introduction, § II.). In the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. Thus Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, though his ministry did not begin as soon or last as long as that prophet's (see <a href="/isaiah/1-1.htm">Isaiah 1:1</a>); he was a little later than Hosea and Amos, who prophesied under Uzziah, the father of Jotham. Kings of Judah are mentioned because the prophet's mission was to Judah, as the line of election; but, like Amos, he prophesied against Samaria also. However divided, the two nations are regarded as one people. Which he saw. What he saw in vision or by inward illumination he here relates in words. Thus the prophecies of Isaiah, Obadiah, Nahum, etc., are called "visions." Concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. Samaria comes first, as being ripe for punishment, and the first to feel the avenger. The capitals of the two kingdoms Israel and Judah stand for the people themselves. <a href="/commentaries/micah/1-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>[This is] the word דְּבַר־ (də·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause of the LORD יְהוָ֣ה ׀ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel that אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that came הָיָ֗ה (hā·yāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Micah מִיכָה֙ (mî·ḵāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4318.htm">Strong's 4318: </a> Micah -- the name of several Israelites the Moreshite הַמֹּ֣רַשְׁתִּ֔י (ham·mō·raš·tî) Article | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Moresheth -- inhabitants of Moresheth-gath in the days בִּימֵ֥י (bî·mê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day of Jotham, יוֹתָ֛ם (yō·w·ṯām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3147.htm">Strong's 3147: </a> Jotham -- 'the LORD is perfect', three Israelites Ahaz, אָחָ֥ז (’ā·ḥāz) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_271.htm">Strong's 271: </a> Ahaz -- 'he has grasped', two Israelites and Hezekiah, יְחִזְקִיָּ֖ה (yə·ḥiz·qî·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2396.htm">Strong's 2396: </a> Hezekiah -- 'Yah has strengthened', a king of Judah, also several other Israelites kings מַלְכֵ֣י (mal·ḵê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king of Judah— יְהוּדָ֑ה (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3063.htm">Strong's 3063: </a> Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites what אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that he saw חָזָ֥ה (ḥā·zāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2372.htm">Strong's 2372: </a> To gaze at, to perceive, contemplate, to have a, vision of regarding עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Samaria שֹׁמְר֖וֹן (šō·mə·rō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8111.htm">Strong's 8111: </a> Samaria -- capital of northern kingdom of Israel and Jerusalem: וִירֽוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (wî·rū·šā·lim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3389.htm">Strong's 3389: </a> Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/micah/1-1.htm">Micah 1:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/micah/1-1.htm">Micah 1:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/micah/1-1.htm">Micah 1:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/micah/1-1.htm">Micah 1:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/micah/1-1.htm">Micah 1:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/micah/1-1.htm">Micah 1:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/micah/1-1.htm">Micah 1:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/micah/1-1.htm">Micah 1:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/micah/1-1.htm">Micah 1:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/micah/1-1.htm">Micah 1:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/micah/1-1.htm">OT Prophets: Micah 1:1 The word of Yahweh that came (Mc Mic. 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