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He told all the people of Judah, &#8216This is what the LORD Almighty says: &#8220&#8217Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, the temple hill a mound overgrown with thickets.&#8217 <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/26.htm">New Living Translation</a> They said, “Remember when Micah of Moresheth prophesied during the reign of King Hezekiah of Judah. He told the people of Judah, ‘This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says: Mount Zion will be plowed like an open field; Jerusalem will be reduced to ruins! A thicket will grow on the heights where the Temple now stands.’ <a href="/esv/jeremiah/26.htm">English Standard Version</a> “Micah of Moresheth prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and said to all the people of Judah: ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts, “‘Zion shall be plowed as a field; Jerusalem shall become a heap of ruins, and the mountain of the house a wooded height.’ <a href="/bsb/jeremiah/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/kjv/jeremiah/26.htm">King James Bible</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. <a href="/nkjv/jeremiah/26.htm">New King James Version</a> “Micah of Moresheth prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and spoke to all the people of Judah, saying, ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts: “Zion shall be plowed like a field, Jerusalem shall become heaps of ruins, And the mountain of the temple Like the bare hills of the forest.” ’ <a href="/nasb_/jeremiah/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Micah of Moresheth used to prophesy in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah; and he spoke to all the people of Judah, saying, ‘This is what the LORD of armies has said: “Zion will be plowed like a field, And Jerusalem will become heaps of ruins, And the mountain of the house like the high places of a forest.”’ <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Micah of Moresheth prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah; and he spoke to all the people of Judah, saying, &#8216Thus the LORD of hosts has said, &#8220Zion will be plowed as a field, And Jerusalem will become ruins, And the mountain of the house as the high places of a forest."&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/jeremiah/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Micah of Moresheth prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah; and he spoke to all the people of Judah, saying, ‘Thus the LORD of hosts has said, “Zion will be plowed as a field, And Jerusalem will become ruins, And the mountain of the house as the high places of a forest.”’ <a href="/lsb/jeremiah/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “Micah of Moresheth prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah; and he spoke to all the people of Judah, saying, ‘Thus Yahweh of hosts has said, “Zion will be plowed as a field, And Jerusalem will become a heap of ruins, And the mountain of the house will become the high places of a forest.”’ <a href="/amp/jeremiah/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Micah of Moresheth prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah; and he spoke to all the people of Judah, saying, ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts, “Zion will be plowed like a field, And Jerusalem will become [heaps of] ruins, And the mountain of the house [of the LORD—Mount Moriah, on which stands the temple, shall become covered not with buildings, but] like a densely wooded height.”’ <a href="/csb/jeremiah/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Micah the Moreshite prophesied in the days of King Hezekiah of Judah and said to all the people of Judah, ‘This is what the LORD of Armies says: Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become ruins, and the temple’s mountain will be a high thicket.’ <a href="/hcsb/jeremiah/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Micah the Moreshite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah and said to all the people of Judah, &#8216This is what the LORD of Hosts says: Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become ruins, and the temple mount a forested hill.&#8217 <a href="/asv/jeremiah/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> Micah the Morashtite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah; and he spake to all the people of Judah, saying, Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Zion shall be plowed as a field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of a forest. <a href="/cev/jeremiah/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> years ago when Hezekiah was king of Judah, a prophet named Micah from the town of Moresheth had said: "I, the LORD All-Powerful, say Jerusalem will be plowed under and left in ruins. Thorns will cover the mountain where the temple now stands." <a href="/erv/jeremiah/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> Micaiah the Morashtite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah; and he spake to all the people of Judah, saying, Thus saith the LORD of hosts: Zion shall be plowed as a field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of a forest. <a href="/gwt/jeremiah/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "Micah from Moresheth prophesied at the time of Judah's King Hezekiah and said to all the people of Judah, 'This is what the LORD of Armies says: Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a pile of rubble, and the temple mountain will become a worship site covered with trees.' <a href="/gnt/jeremiah/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> "When Hezekiah was king of Judah, the prophet Micah of Moresheth told all the people that the LORD Almighty had said, 'Zion will be plowed like a field; Jerusalem will become a pile of ruins, and the Temple hill will become a forest.' <a href="/isv/jeremiah/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Micah of Moresheth prophesied during the reign of Hezekiah king of Judah to all the people of Judah, 'This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "Zion will be a plowed field, and Jerusalem a ruin. The Temple Mount will be a wooded hill."' <a href="/msb/jeremiah/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/net/jeremiah/26.htm">NET Bible</a> "Micah from Moresheth prophesied during the time Hezekiah was king of Judah. He told all the people of Judah, 'The LORD who rules over all says, "Zion will become a plowed field. Jerusalem will become a pile of rubble. The temple mount will become a mere wooded ridge."' <a href="/nheb/jeremiah/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Micah the Morashtite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah; and he spoke to all the people of Judah, saying, 'Thus says the LORD of hosts: "Zion shall be plowed as a field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of a forest."' <a href="/wbt/jeremiah/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Micah the Morasthite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and spoke 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 the forest. <a href="/web/jeremiah/26.htm">World English Bible</a> “Micah the Morashtite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah; and he spoke to all the people of Judah, saying, ‘Yahweh of Armies says: “‘Zion will be plowed as a field, and Jerusalem will become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of a forest.’ <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jeremiah/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> “Micah the Morashtite has been prophesying in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and he says to all the people of Judah, saying, Thus said YHWH of Hosts: Zion is a plowed field, and Jerusalem is heaps, "" And the mountain of the house is for high places of a forest. <a href="/ylt/jeremiah/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Micah the Morashtite hath been prophesying in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and he saith unto all the people of Judah, saying: Thus said Jehovah of Hosts: Zion is a plowed field, and Jerusalem is heaps, And the mountain of the house is for high places of a forest. <a href="/slt/jeremiah/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Micah the Morasthite was prophesying in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and he will say to all the people of Judah, saying, Thus said Jehovah of armies: Zion shall be ploughed a field, and Jerusalem shall be ruins, and the mountain of the house for the heights of a forest.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jeremiah/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Micheas of Morasthi was a prophet in the days of Ezechias king of Juda, and he spoke to all the people of Juda, saying: Thus saith the Lord of hosts: Sion shall be ploughed like a field, and Jerusalem shall be a heap of stones: and the mountain of the house the high places of woods. <a href="/cpdv/jeremiah/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “Micah from Moresheth was a prophet in the days of Hezekiah, the king of Judah, and he spoke to all the people of Judah, saying: ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts: Zion will be ploughed like a field. And Jerusalem will be a pile of stones. And the mountain of the house will be like the forests of high places.’ <a href="/nabre/jeremiah/26.htm">New American Bible</a> “Micah of Moresheth used to prophesy in the days of Hezekiah, king of Judah, and he said to all the people of Judah: Thus says the LORD of hosts: Zion shall be plowed as a field, Jerusalem, a heap of ruins, and the temple mount, a forest ridge. <a href="/nrsvce/jeremiah/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “Micah of Moresheth, who prophesied during the days of King Hezekiah of Judah, said to all the people of Judah: ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts, Zion shall be plowed as a field; Jerusalem shall become a heap of ruins, and the mountain of the house a wooded height.’<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jeremiah/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Micah the Morashite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and said to all the people of Judah, Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Zion shall be plowed like a field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the temple like a forest. <a href="/hpbt/jeremiah/26.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> “Micah the Marshite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah, King of Judea, and said to all the people of Judea, ‘Thus says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts, God of Israel: Zion the open country shall be led away captive and Jerusalem will be a desolation, and the Mount of the House for the place of a forest!’<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/jeremiah/26.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Micah the Morashtite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah; and he spoke to all the people of Judah, saying: Thus saith the LORD of hosts: Zion shall be plowed as a field, And Jerusalem shall become heaps, And the mountain of the house as the high places of a forest. <a href="/sep/jeremiah/26.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Michaeas the Morathite lived in the days of Ezekias king of Juda, and said to all the people of Juda, Thus saith the Lord; Sion shall be ploughed as a field, and Jerusalem shall become a desolation, and the mountain of the house shall be a thicket of trees. <a href="/parallel/jeremiah/26-18.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/5k55c51ZGhs?start=7867" 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/jeremiah/26.htm">Jeremiah Spared from Death</a> …17Some of the elders of the land stood up and said to the whole assembly of the people, 18<a href="/hebrew/4320.htm" title="4320: mī·ḵå̄·yå̄h (N-proper-ms) -- Who is like Yah? the name of several Isr. From miy and kiy and Yahh; who like Jah?; Micajah, the name of two Israelites.">“Micah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4183.htm" title="4183: ham·mō·w·raš·tî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Inhab. of Moresheth-gath. Patrial from Mowresheth Gath; a Morashtite or inhabitant of Moresheth-Gath.">the Moreshite</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."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5012.htm" title="5012: nib·bā (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To prophesy. A primitive root; to prophesy, i.e. Speak by inspiration.">prophesied</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/2396.htm" title="2396: ḥiz·qî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Yah has strengthened, a king of Judah, also several other Isr. ">of Hezekiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ- (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">king</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/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and told</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am (N-msc) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the people</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/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh- (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">that this is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></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.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</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.">‘Zion</a> <a href="/hebrew/2790.htm" title="2790: ṯê·ḥā·rêš (V-Nifal-Imperf-3fs) -- To cut in, engrave, plow, devise.">will be plowed</a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: śā·ḏeh (N-ms) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">like a field,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3389.htm" title="3389: wî·rū·šā·la·yim (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Probably foundation of peace, capital city of all Isr. ">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: tih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">will become</a> <a href="/hebrew/5856.htm" title="5856: ‘î·yîm (N-mp) -- A ruin, heap of ruins. From avah; a ruin.">a heap of rubble,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: hab·ba·yiṯ (Art:: N-ms) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">and the temple</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: wə·har (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">mount</a> <a href="/hebrew/3293.htm" title="3293: yā·‘ar (N-ms) -- From an unused root probably meaning to thicken with verdure; a copse of bushes; hence, a forest; hence, honey in the comb.">a wooded</a> <a href="/hebrew/1116.htm" title="1116: lə·ḇā·mō·wṯ (Prep-l:: N-fpc) -- A high place. From an unused root; an elevation.">ridge.’</a> 19Did Hezekiah king of Judah or anyone else in Judah put him to death? Did Hezekiah not fear the LORD and seek His favor, and did not the LORD relent of the disaster He had pronounced against them? But we are about to bring great harm on ourselves!”…<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="/micah/3-12.htm">Micah 3:12</a> Therefore, because of you, Zion will be plowed like a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, and the temple mount a wooded ridge. <a href="/2_kings/21-13.htm">2 Kings 21:13</a> I will stretch out over Jerusalem the measuring line used against Samaria and the plumb line used against the house of Ahab, and I will wipe out Jerusalem as one wipes out a bowl—wiping it and turning it upside down. <a href="/2_chronicles/36-19.htm">2 Chronicles 36:19</a> Then the Chaldeans set fire to the house of God and broke down the wall of Jerusalem. They burned down all the palaces and destroyed every article of value. <a href="/lamentations/5-18.htm">Lamentations 5:18</a> because of Mount Zion, which lies desolate, patrolled by foxes. <a href="/isaiah/64-10.htm">Isaiah 64:10-11</a> Your holy cities have become a wilderness. Zion has become a wasteland and Jerusalem a desolation. / Our holy and beautiful temple, where our fathers praised You, has been burned with fire, and all that was dear to us lies in ruins. <a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Matthew 23:37-38</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! / Look, your house is left to you desolate. <a href="/luke/13-34.htm">Luke 13:34-35</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! / Look, your house is left to you desolate. And I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’” <a href="/2_kings/25-9.htm">2 Kings 25:9</a> He burned down the house of the LORD, the royal palace, and all the houses of Jerusalem—every significant building. <a href="/nehemiah/2-3.htm">Nehemiah 2:3</a> and replied to the king, “May the king live forever! Why should I not be sad when the city where my fathers are buried lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire?” <a href="/psalms/79-1.htm">Psalm 79:1</a> A Psalm of Asaph. The nations, O God, have invaded Your inheritance; they have defiled Your holy temple and reduced Jerusalem to rubble. <a href="/isaiah/1-7.htm">Isaiah 1:7-9</a> Your land is desolate; your cities are burned with fire. Foreigners devour your fields before you—a desolation demolished by strangers. / And the Daughter of Zion is abandoned like a shelter in a vineyard, like a shack in a cucumber field, like a city besieged. / Unless the LORD of Hosts had left us a few survivors, we would have become like Sodom, we would have resembled Gomorrah. <a href="/matthew/24-2.htm">Matthew 24:2</a> “Do you see all these things?” He replied. “Truly I tell you, not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” <a href="/mark/13-2.htm">Mark 13:2</a> “Do you see all these great buildings?” Jesus replied. “Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.” <a href="/luke/19-41.htm">Luke 19:41-44</a> As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it / and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes. / For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side. ... <a href="/1_kings/9-7.htm">1 Kings 9:7-8</a> then I will cut off Israel from the land that I have given them, and I will banish from My presence this temple I have sanctified for My Name. Then Israel will become an object of scorn and ridicule among all peoples. / And when this temple has become a heap of rubble, all who pass by it will be appalled and will hiss and say, ‘Why has the LORD done such a thing to this land and to this temple?’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Micah the Morasthite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and spoke to all the people of Judah, saying, Thus said 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jeremiah/25-32.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/jeremiah/23-1.htm">Field</a> <a href="/jeremiah/21-14.htm">Forest</a> <a href="/jeremiah/9-11.htm">Heaps</a> <a href="/jeremiah/15-4.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-30.htm">High</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-32.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-12.htm">House</a> <a href="/jeremiah/25-18.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-10.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-20.htm">Micah</a> <a href="/micah/1-1.htm">Morashtite</a> <a href="/micah/1-1.htm">Morasthite</a> <a href="/jeremiah/17-3.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-10.htm">Places</a> <a href="/psalms/129-3.htm">Plowed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-11.htm">Prophesied</a> <a href="/jeremiah/14-19.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/27-4.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-6.htm">Field</a> <a href="/jeremiah/46-23.htm">Forest</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-21.htm">Heaps</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-19.htm">Hezekiah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-21.htm">High</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-4.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-16.htm">House</a> <a href="/jeremiah/27-3.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-19.htm">Judah</a> <a href="/jeremiah/36-11.htm">Micah</a> <a href="/micah/1-1.htm">Morashtite</a> <a href="/micah/1-1.htm">Morasthite</a> <a href="/jeremiah/31-23.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/jeremiah/29-14.htm">Places</a> <a href="/ezekiel/36-9.htm">Plowed</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-20.htm">Prophesied</a> <a href="/jeremiah/30-17.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Jeremiah 26</div>1. <a href="/jeremiah/26-1.htm">Jeremiah by promises and threats exhorts to repentance.</a> 8. <a href="/jeremiah/26-8.htm">He is therefore apprehended,</a> 10. <a href="/jeremiah/26-10.htm">and arraigned.</a> 12. <a href="/jeremiah/26-12.htm">His apology.</a> 16. <a href="/jeremiah/26-16.htm">He is quit in judgment, by the example of Micah,</a> 20. <a href="/jeremiah/26-20.htm">and of Urijah,</a> 24. <a href="/jeremiah/26-24.htm">and by the care of Ahikam.</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/jeremiah/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jeremiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jeremiah/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Micah the Moreshite prophesied in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah Micah, a prophet from Moresheth, a town in Judah, delivered his messages during the reign of Hezekiah, a king known for his religious reforms and efforts to return Judah to the worship of Yahweh. This historical context is significant as it was a time of both political turmoil and spiritual renewal. Micah's prophecies, which include warnings of judgment and promises of restoration, align with the themes of repentance and divine justice that were prevalent during Hezekiah's reign.and told all the people of Judah that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: The phrase "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's sovereignty and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. It underscores the authority behind Micah's message, indicating that it is not merely human opinion but a divine decree. This introduction to the prophecy serves to remind the people of Judah of God's ultimate control and the seriousness of the message being delivered.‘Zion will be plowed like a field, Zion, often synonymous with Jerusalem, represents the spiritual and political heart of Judah. The imagery of being "plowed like a field" suggests total devastation and destruction, a reversal of its status as a thriving city. This prophecy serves as a warning of the consequences of the nation's sins and a call to repentance. It also foreshadows the eventual Babylonian exile, where Jerusalem would indeed face destruction.Jerusalem will become a heap of rubble, This phrase continues the theme of destruction, painting a vivid picture of Jerusalem's fate if the people do not turn back to God. Historically, Jerusalem faced multiple sieges and destructions, notably by the Babylonians in 586 BC. The prophecy serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of disobedience and the reality of divine judgment.and the temple mount a wooded ridge.’ The temple mount, the site of Solomon's Temple, was the center of Jewish worship and a symbol of God's presence among His people. The prophecy that it would become "a wooded ridge" indicates complete desolation, where the sacred site would be overtaken by nature, symbolizing the loss of divine favor and the abandonment of the covenant relationship. This imagery also points to the eventual need for a new covenant, fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who spoke of His body as the true temple (<a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19-21</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/micah_of_moresheth.htm">Micah of Moresheth</a> A prophet from the town of Moresheth, who prophesied during the reign of Hezekiah, king of Judah. His message was one of warning and repentance. 2. <a href="/topical/h/hezekiah,_king_of_judah.htm">Hezekiah, King of Judah</a> A righteous king who reigned in Judah and was known for his reforms and efforts to bring the people back to the worship of Yahweh. 3. <a href="/topical/z/zion.htm">Zion</a> Often used to refer to Jerusalem, the city of God, and a central place of worship and significance for the Israelites. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The capital city of Judah, significant for its temple and as the political and spiritual center of the Jewish people. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple_mount.htm">The Temple Mount</a> The site of the Jewish temple, a sacred place of worship and the dwelling place of God's presence among His people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_heeding_prophetic_warnings.htm">The Importance of Heeding Prophetic Warnings</a> Prophets like Micah were sent by God to warn His people of impending judgment. Ignoring these warnings can lead to severe consequences, as seen in the history of Israel and Judah. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership_in_spiritual_reformation.htm">The Role of Leadership in Spiritual Reformation</a> Hezekiah's response to prophetic messages highlights the critical role of leaders in guiding their people towards repentance and reform. Godly leadership can lead to national revival. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin_and_unfaithfulness.htm">The Consequences of Sin and Unfaithfulness</a> The imagery of Zion being plowed like a field and Jerusalem becoming rubble serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of turning away from God. Sin leads to destruction, but repentance can restore. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_justice.htm">God's Sovereignty and Justice</a> God's declarations through His prophets demonstrate His sovereignty and justice. He is patient, but His justice will prevail if His people continue in disobedience. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_repentance.htm">Hope in Repentance</a> Despite the dire warnings, there is always hope in repentance. The history of Judah shows that when the people turned back to God, He was faithful to restore and bless them.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jeremiah_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jeremiah 26</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'new_birth'_mean.htm">Who was the biblical prophet 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/what_is_the_meaning_of_genesis_25_23.htm">Who is the author of the Book of Micah?</a> <a href="/q/how_do_skeptics_view_micah_3_12's_timing.htm">In Micah 3:12, the destruction of Jerusalem is foretold—how do skeptics explain discrepancies with other accounts or timelines of Jerusalem’s fall?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jeremiah/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) Micah the Morasthite.--On the general history and work of this prophet, see Introduction to Micah. The Hebrew text gives Micaiah, the two forms being (as in <a href="/judges/17-1.htm" title="And there was a man of mount Ephraim, whose name was Micah.">Judges 17:1</a>; <a href="/judges/17-4.htm" title="Yet he restored the money to his mother; and his mother took two hundred shekels of silver, and gave them to the founder, who made thereof a graven image and a molten image: and they were in the house of Micah.">Judges 17:4</a>, compared with 5, 12), in the Hebrew interchangeable. The epithet indicated his birth in Moresheth-gath in Philistia (<a href="/micah/1-14.htm" title="Therefore shall you give presents to Moreshethgath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel.">Micah 1:14</a>). As Micah had prophesied under Jotham and Ahaz (<a href="/micah/1-1.htm" title="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 1:1</a>), the prediction here referred to must have been delivered towards the close of his ministry. The words cited are from <a href="/micah/3-12.htm" title="Therefore shall Zion for your sake be plowed as a field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of the forest.">Micah 3:12</a>, and immediately precede the prediction of an ultimate restoration of Judah in the last days in <a href="/context/micah/4-1.htm" title="But in the last days it shall come to pass, that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established in the top of the mountains, and it shall be exalted above the hills; and people shall flow to it.">Micah 4:1-2</a>, which we find in identical terms in <a href="/context/isaiah/2-2.htm" title="And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the LORD's house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow to it.">Isaiah 2:2-3</a>. Here, then, was a case, is the implied argument of the elders, in which a threat did its work, and therefore was not fulfilled. It did good, and not evil. The phrase "mountain of the house" is not found elsewhere in Jeremiah as a description of the Temple. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jeremiah/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 18, 19. - Micah the Morasthite, etc. The "elders" appeal for a precedent to the case of Micah (called after his native place, Moresheth-Gath, to distinguish him from other Micahs), who had been equally explicit in his declarations of woe to Jerusalem, without incurring the charge of blasphemy. The prediction referred to is in <a href="/micah/3-12.htm">Micah 3:12</a>, the form of which agrees verbally with our passage. <a href="/commentaries/jeremiah/26-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“Micah מִיכָה֙ (mî·ḵāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4320.htm">Strong's 4320: </a> Micaiah -- 'Who is like Yah?' the name of several Israelites the Moreshite הַמּ֣וֹרַשְׁתִּ֔י (ham·mō·w·raš·tî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Moresheth -- inhabitants of Moresheth-gath prophesied נִבָּ֔א (nib·bā) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5012.htm">Strong's 5012: </a> To prophesy, speak, by inspiration in the days בִּימֵ֖י (bî·mê) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day of Hezekiah חִזְקִיָּ֣הוּ (ḥiz·qî·yā·hū) 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 king מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-) Noun - masculine singular 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 and told וַיֹּ֣אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> The whole, all, any, every the people עַם֩ (‘am) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock of Judah יְהוּדָ֨ה (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 that this is what כֹּֽה־ (kōh-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now 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 of Hosts צְבָא֗וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign says: לֵאמֹ֜ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘Zion צִיּ֞וֹן (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 will be plowed תֵֽחָרֵשׁ֙ (ṯê·ḥā·rêš) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2790.htm">Strong's 2790: </a> To cut in, engrave, plow, devise like a field, שָׂדֶ֤ה (śā·ḏeh) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> Field, land Jerusalem וִירוּשָׁלַ֙יִם֙ (wî·rū·šā·la·yim) 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 will become תִּֽהְיֶ֔ה (tih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be a heap of rubble, עִיִּ֣ים (‘î·yîm) Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5856.htm">Strong's 5856: </a> A ruin, heap of ruins and the temple הַבַּ֖יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> A house mount וְהַ֥ר (wə·har) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country a wooded יָֽעַר׃ (yā·‘ar) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3293.htm">Strong's 3293: </a> A copse of bushes, a forest, honey in the comb ridge.? לְבָמ֥וֹת (lə·ḇā·mō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1116.htm">Strong's 1116: </a> An elevation <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jeremiah/26-18.htm">Jeremiah 26:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jeremiah/26-18.htm">Jeremiah 26:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jeremiah/26-18.htm">Jeremiah 26:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jeremiah/26-18.htm">Jeremiah 26:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jeremiah/26-18.htm">Jeremiah 26:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jeremiah/26-18.htm">Jeremiah 26:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jeremiah/26-18.htm">Jeremiah 26:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jeremiah/26-18.htm">Jeremiah 26:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jeremiah/26-18.htm">Jeremiah 26:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jeremiah/26-18.htm">Jeremiah 26:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jeremiah/26-18.htm">OT Prophets: Jeremiah 26:18 Micah the Morashtite prophesied in the days (Jer.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/jeremiah/26-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Jeremiah 26:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 26:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/jeremiah/26-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Jeremiah 26:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Jeremiah 26:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>