Introduction:
Micah, a prophet in the Hebrew Bible, is recognized for his prophetic ministry during the 8th century BC. His messages are recorded in the Book of Micah, which is part of the Minor Prophets in the Old Testament. Micah's prophecies are characterized by a call for justice, a denunciation of idolatry, and a promise of restoration for Israel.

Historical Context:
Micah prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah (Micah 1:1). This period was marked by social injustice, idolatry, and political turmoil. The Northern Kingdom of Israel faced the threat of Assyrian invasion, which culminated in its fall in 722 BC. Micah's ministry overlapped with other prophets such as Isaiah, Hosea, and Amos, who also addressed the moral and spiritual decline of the people.

Key Themes:

1. Justice and Righteousness:
Micah is renowned for his emphasis on justice and righteousness. He condemns the leaders and prophets of Israel for their corruption and exploitation of the poor. In Micah 6:8, he famously declares, "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?"

2. Judgment and Punishment:
Micah warns of impending judgment due to the people's sins. He predicts the destruction of Samaria and Jerusalem as a consequence of their idolatry and social injustices (Micah 1:6-7). The prophet's messages serve as a call to repentance, urging the people to turn back to God.

3. Hope and Restoration:
Despite the grim warnings, Micah also offers hope for the future. He prophesies the coming of a ruler from Bethlehem who will shepherd God's people (Micah 5:2). This messianic prophecy is seen as a foretelling of Jesus Christ's birth, fulfilling God's promise of restoration and peace.

4. The Remnant:
Micah speaks of a faithful remnant that will survive the judgment and be restored. This theme of a remnant is significant in the prophetic literature, highlighting God's faithfulness to His covenant people despite their unfaithfulness (Micah 4:6-7).

Micah's Prophetic Style:
Micah's prophecies are marked by vivid imagery and poetic language. He uses metaphors and similes to convey the severity of God's judgment and the beauty of His promises. His style is direct and confrontational, reflecting the urgency of his message.

Legacy and Influence:
Micah's prophecies have had a lasting impact on both Jewish and Christian traditions. His call for justice and righteousness resonates with the ethical teachings of the Bible. The prophecy of the ruler from Bethlehem is cited in the New Testament as a reference to Jesus Christ (Matthew 2:6). Micah's messages continue to inspire believers to pursue justice, mercy, and humility in their walk with God.

Conclusion:
Micah's prophetic ministry serves as a powerful reminder of God's justice and mercy. His messages challenge believers to live according to God's standards and offer hope through the promise of a coming Savior.4318. Mikah -- the name of several Israelites
... the name of several Israelites. Transliteration: Mikah Phonetic Spelling: (mee-kaw')
Short Definition: Micah. Word Origin an abb. ... Micah, Micaiah, Michah. ...
/hebrew/4318.htm - 6k

Micah's Message for To-Day
... Micah's Message for To-day. A Sermon (No.2328). Intended ... On Thursday Evening,
August 22nd, 1889. "Walk humbly with thy God.""Micah 6:8. THIS ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 39 1893/micahs message for to-day.htm

Micah
... MICAH. Micah must have been a very striking personality. Like Amos, he
was a native of the country"somewhere in the neighbourhood ...
//christianbookshelf.org/mcfadyen/introduction to the old testament/micah.htm

The Mourner's Creed.
... With the exception of Micah's statement regarding Bethlehem-Ephratah as His birthplace,
we question if any other remarkable prediction concerning Him had yet ...
//christianbookshelf.org/macduff/memories of bethany/ix the mourners creed.htm

The Study of the Bible Recommended; and a Method of Studying it ...
... He. It did not appear that "Jesus of Nazareth" was born, (according to
the prophet Micah's prediction,) at Bethlehem [249] . His ...
/.../burgon/inspiration and interpretation/sermon i the study of.htm

The Girdle of the City. Nehemiah 3
... The hill of Gareb:"not that Gareb certainly, where the idol of Micah was, [Judges
17] concerning which the Talmudists thus; "R. Nathan saith, From Gareb to ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 26 the girdle of.htm

'A Dew from the Lord'
... MICAH 'A DEW FROM THE LORD'. ... Where they fell the scorched vegetation lifted its drooping
head. That is what Israel is to be in the world, says Micah. ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/a dew from the lord.htm

a survey of the third and closing discourse of the prophet
... also of the whole book, as is clearly indicated by the coincidence of the words,
"Who is, O God, like unto Thee?" ver.18, with the mention of Micah's name in ...
/.../hengstenberg/christology of the old testament/chap vi vii.htm

The Judges.
... In contrast with the many stories of idolatry and sin of the times and especially
in contrast with the story of the idolatry of Micah and the crime of Gibeah ...
/.../tidwell/the bible period by period/chapter ix the judges.htm

God's Requirements and God's Gift
... MICAH GOD'S REQUIREMENTS AND GOD'S GIFT. 'What doth the Lord require of thee,
but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/gods requirements and gods gift.htm

The Prophet Micah.
... THE PROPHET MICAH. PRELIMINARY REMARKS. Micah signifies: "Who is like
Jehovah;" and by this name, the prophet is consecrated to ...
/.../hengstenberg/christology of the old testament/the prophet micah.htm

Micah's (7 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Micah's (7 Occurrences). ... Judges 18:13 And they passed thence
unto the hill-country of Ephraim, and came unto the house of Micah. ...
/m/micah's.htm - 8k

Jonathan (109 Occurrences)
... Jonathan was a Levitical Judahite of Beth-lehem-judah, who came to the house of
Micah, in the hill country of Ephraim, and hired himself as a priest in Micah's...
/j/jonathan.htm - 59k

Graven (61 Occurrences)
... 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...
/g/graven.htm - 27k

Engraved (62 Occurrences)
... mother took two hundred pieces of silver, and gave them to the founder, who made
of it an engraved image and a molten image: and it was in the house of Micah. ...
/e/engraved.htm - 26k

Micah (54 Occurrences)
... 5.) "The Morasthite," so called to distinguish him from Micaiah, the son of Imlah
(1 Kings 22:8). He was a prophet of Judah, a contemporary of Isaiah (Micah 1:1 ...
/m/micah.htm - 38k

Idols (186 Occurrences)
... (See NAS NIV). Judges 17:5 The man Micah had a house of gods, and he made an ephod,
and teraphim, and consecrated one of his sons, who became his priest. ...
/i/idols.htm - 37k

Overtook (35 Occurrences)
... Judges 18:22 When they were a good way from the house of Micah, the men who were
in the houses near to Micah's house were gathered together, and overtook the ...
/o/overtook.htm - 17k

Fetched (26 Occurrences)
... Judges 18:18 When these went into Micah's house, and fetched the engraved image,
the ephod, and the teraphim, and the molten image, the priest said to them ...
/f/fetched.htm - 14k

Teraphim (14 Occurrences)
... Judges 17:5 The man Micah had a house of gods, and he made an ephod, and teraphim,
and consecrated one of his sons, who became his priest. ...
/t/teraphim.htm - 13k

Danites (15 Occurrences)
... the land and to explore it; and they said to them, "Go and explore the land." And
they came to the hill country of E'phraim, to the house of Micah, and lodged ...
/d/danites.htm - 11k

What can we learn from the account of Micah and the idol in Judges? | GotQuestions.org

Who was Micah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org

In the last days, will everyone need to go to Jerusalem to worship God (Micah 4:2)? | GotQuestions.org

Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus