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He is the author of the Book of Micah, one of the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament. His prophecies are primarily directed towards the kingdoms of Israel and Judah, emphasizing themes of justice, judgment, and restoration.<br><br><b>Historical Context:</b> <br>Micah's ministry occurred during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah (<a href="/micah/1.htm">Micah 1:1</a>). This period was marked by social injustice, idolatry, and political turmoil. The Assyrian Empire was a dominant force, posing a significant threat to the smaller kingdoms of Israel and Judah. Micah's contemporary prophets included Isaiah, Hosea, and Amos, who also addressed similar issues within the society.<br><br><b>Themes and Message:</b> <br>Micah's prophecies are characterized by a strong call for justice and righteousness. He condemns the leaders and false prophets of his time for their corruption and exploitation of the poor. One of the most famous passages, <a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>, encapsulates his message: "He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?" .<br><br>Micah also foretells the destruction of Samaria and Jerusalem due to their sins (<a href="/micah/1-6.htm">Micah 1:6-9</a>). However, his message is not solely one of doom; he also speaks of hope and restoration. <a href="/micah/4.htm">Micah 4:1-4</a> envisions a future where nations will come to the mountain of the LORD, seeking His ways and living in peace.<br><br><b>Messianic Prophecies:</b> <br>Micah is notable for his messianic prophecy concerning the birthplace of the Messiah. In <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>, he declares, "But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me one to be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times" . This prophecy is cited in the New Testament as being fulfilled in the birth of Jesus Christ (<a href="/matthew/2-5.htm">Matthew 2:5-6</a>).<br><br><b>Structure of the Book:</b> <br>The Book of Micah is structured into three main sections, each beginning with a call to hear or listen (<a href="/micah/1-2.htm">Micah 1:2, 3</a>:1, 6:1). The first section (chapters 1-2) focuses on judgment against Israel and Judah. The second section (chapters 3-5) addresses the leaders' corruption and includes the promise of a future ruler from Bethlehem. The final section (chapters 6-7) presents a legal case against Israel, concluding with a message of hope and God's enduring faithfulness.<br><br><b>Legacy and Influence:</b> <br>Micah's emphasis on social justice and his vision of a future kingdom of peace have had a lasting impact on both Jewish and Christian thought. His call to "act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly" continues to resonate as a guiding principle for ethical living. The messianic prophecy of Bethlehem has been a cornerstone in Christian theology, affirming Jesus Christ's fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.<br><br><b>Conclusion:</b> <br>While Micah's prophecies were rooted in the specific historical and social context of his time, their themes of justice, judgment, and hope transcend his era, offering timeless insights into the character of God and His expectations for His people.<a name="smi" id="smi"></a><div class="vheading2">Smith's Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Michah</span><p>(<i>who is like God</i>), eldest son of Uzziel the son of Kohath, (<a href="/1_chronicles/24-24.htm">1 Chronicles 24:24,25</a>) elsewhere, (<a href="/1_chronicles/23-20.htm">1 Chronicles 23:20</a>) called <a href="../m/micah.htm">MICAH</a>.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div><span class="encheading">MICHA; MICHAH</span><p>mi'-ka, mi'-ka.<br><br>See <a href="../m/mica.htm">MICA</a>; <a href="../m/micah.htm">MICAH</a>.<p><span class="encheading">MICHAH</span><p>mi'-ka.<br><br>See <a href="../m/micah.htm">MICAH</a>.<p><a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/4318.htm"><span class="l">4318. Mikah -- the name of several Israelites</span></a><br><b>...</b> Micah, Micaiah, <b>Michah</b>. An abbrev. Of Miykayah; Micah, the name of seven Israelites --<br> Micah, Micaiah, <b>Michah</b>. see HEBREW Miykayah. 4317, 4318. Mikah. 4319 > <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/4318.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/jerome/the_principal_works_of_st_jerome/the_commentaries.htm"><span class="l">The Commentaries.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Ecclesiastes. ad388. 1. The Twelve Minor Prophets: Nahum, <b>Michah</b>, Zephaniah, Haggai,<br> Habakkuk. ad392. Jonah. Begun three years after the foregoing (Preface). <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../jerome/the principal works of st jerome/the commentaries.htm</font><p><a href="/library/maspero/history_of_egypt_chaldaea_syria_babylonia_and_assyria_v_6/chapter_iiithe_hebrews_and_the.htm"><span class="l">The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus</span></a> <br><b>...</b> While these were passing through the mountains they called upon a certain<br> <b>Michah</b> in the hill-country of Ephraim and lodged there. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../chapter iiithe hebrews and the.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/m/michah.htm"><span class="l"><b>Michah</b> (2 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia MICHA; <b>MICHAH</b>. mi'-ka, mi'-ka. See MICA; MICAH.<br><b>MICHAH</b>. mi'-ka. See MICAH. Multi-Version Concordance <b>Michah</b> (2 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/michah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/michaiah.htm"><span class="l">Michaiah (7 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/michaiah.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/michael.htm"><span class="l">Michael (16 Occurrences)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/michael.htm - 16k</font><p><a href="/topical/i/ishshiah.htm"><span class="l">Ishshiah (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Rehabiah, the head Ishshiah. (YLT). 1 Chronicles 24:25 A brother of <b>Michah</b><br> 'is' Ishshiah; for sons of Ishshiah: Zechariah; (YLT). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/i/ishshiah.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/micah.htm"><span class="l">Micah (54 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> from mikhayahu, "who is like Yah?"; Codex Vaticanus, Meichaias; Codex Alexandrinus,<br> Micha; sometimes in the King James Version spelled <b>Michah</b>): (1) The chief <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/micah.htm - 38k</font><p><a href="/topical/m/micha.htm"><span class="l">Micha (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. MICHA; <b>MICHAH</b>. mi'-ka, mi'-ka. See MICA;<br> MICAH. Multi-Version Concordance Micha (4 Occurrences). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/m/micha.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/s/shamir.htm"><span class="l">Shamir (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Easton's Bible Dictionary A sharp thorn. (1.) One of the sons of <b>Michah</b><br> (1 Chronicles 24:24). (2.) A town among the mountains of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/s/shamir.htm - 9k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Jewish-Bible.html">What is the Jewish Bible / Tanakh? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Michah (2 Occurrences)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-24.htm">1 Chronicles 24:24</a></span><br />Of the sons of Uzziel; <span class="boldtext">Michah</span>: of the sons of Michah; Shamir. <br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS YLT)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/1_chronicles/24-25.htm">1 Chronicles 24:25</a></span><br />The brother of <span class="boldtext">Michah</span> was Isshiah: of the sons of Isshiah; Zechariah. <br /><span class="source">(KJV WBS YLT)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/m/michah.htm">Michah</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/micaiah.htm">Micaiah (27 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/abijah.htm">Abijah (32 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/michal.htm">Michal (18 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/nethaneel.htm">Nethaneel (14 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/u/uriel.htm">Uriel (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/gemari'ah.htm">Gemari'ah (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/maachah.htm">Maachah (19 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/michah.htm">Michah (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/mica.htm">Mica (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/benhail.htm">Benhail (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/a/asahiah.htm">Asahiah (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/micah.htm">Micah (54 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/m/micai'ah.htm">Micai'ah (27 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/commandeth.htm">Commandeth (60 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/n/namely.htm">Namely (81 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/naves/m/michael--two_gadites.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Michael: Two Gadites"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Michael: Two Gadites" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/m/michaiah.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Michaiah"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Michaiah" /></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="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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>