The prophecy attests to micahs deep sensitivity to the social ills of his day, especially as they affected the small towns and villages of his homeland. This summary of the book of micah provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of micah. In todays video im going to give you a brief but detailed overview of this book and more importantly, how it applies to your life. A m hodgkin christ in micah christ in all the scripturesmicahs home was the village of mareshah, in the maritime plain of jonah, near the borders of the philistines. The book of micah describes gods coming judgment on israel because of its rebellion. For many people, micah is the favorite of the minor prophets. Micah prophesied during the days of jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah micah 1. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. To read more about the book of the prophet micah, click on any of the links below. Commentary on the book of micah by matthew henry old. This village was one of many that was captured by sennacherib in his attack on judah in 701 bc. Following its superscription, the book has two major sections, each with two parts. A bible commentary for teaching and preaching limburg, james on.
Much of micahs prophecy is very severe in tone, though it does contain much poetic beauty similar to that of isaiah. Also against jerusalem and other cities, their precautions vain. The book of micah consists of three serious prophetical speeches each beginning with hear. Like is 9, the book of micah is focused on jerusalem, zion, and the judean leadership. Micah free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Micah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. About the book of micah people, the lord told you what goodness is. Ostensibly, it records the sayings of micah, whose name is mikayahu hebrew. Then follows a remembrance to the love of god for his people and a remembrance to his rightful claims.
A fresh, new six day bible study and commentary the everyday bible series book 2 kindle edition by brooks, micah. We have provided this method as a convenience to our users. Little is known about the prophet micah beyond what can be learned from the book itself and from jer 26. He predicted the assyrian and babylonian invasions that would cause the fall of both samaria capital of the northern kingdom of israel and jerusalem capital of the southern kingdom of judah. He prophesied during the reigns of kings jotham, ahaz, and hezekiah of judah. Key personalities are all the people of samaria and jerusalem. Study micah using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The word of the lordcame to micah the lord indeed came to micah. The cruelty of the princes, and the falsehood of the prophets. Micah 1 commentary john gills exposition on the whole bible. Micah stated in his introduction to the book that he prophesied during the reigns. The prophet micah identified himself by his hometown, called moresheth gath. Although written from a more critical perspective than waltke, the.
The prophet reproaches unjust leaders, defends the poor and preaches social justice. The organization of the material is thematic, moving from judgment to salvation in both major sections. The micah who speaks in this prophetic book knows the tradition that zion is the lords chosen place, but he is critical of the popular view that this election ensures the citys security 2. Much of micah s prophecy is very severe in tone, though it does contain much poetic beauty similar to that of isaiah. Micah was a native of moresheth, not the same as mareshah in mic 1. Micah was from the town of moresheth, probably moresheth gath in southern judah. Have you ever wondered what the book of micah is all about. Book of micah matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Study guide for micah 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Then follows the announcement of gods judgment over samaria capital of the northern kingdom and over jerusalem capital of judah. Micah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Micah s message to gods people micah the book of micah easyenglish bible micah speaks a message from god to all the nations micah a commentary by les painter micah s prayer micah chapter 7 verses 18 and 19 a prayer from the bible for people with learning difficulties short outline of micah. It is possible that he was a friend of isaiah, and his prophecy has been called that of a miniature book of isaiah. David guzik commentary on micah 1 describes the word of god that the prophet micah receives about coming judgment on israel and judah.
Commentary on micah 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Welcome to a rich, challenging, and wonderful study of the book of micahone of the books of the lords word. Who strip the skin from my people, and the flesh from. Isaiahs prophecy is said to be concerning judah and jerusalem, but micahs. Warning given of desolating judgments hastening upon. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament.
We shall have some account of this prophet in the first verse of the book of his. You will also find options for commentaries on micah that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. At mornings light they carry it outbecause it is in their power to do it. Book of micah overview insight for living ministries. The book of micah is the sixth book of the 12 minor prophets. Book of micah read, study bible verses online bible study tools. He is not to be confused with any other micah of scripture. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of micah. Study micah using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The city of moresheth also called moresheth gath in micah 1. It is quoted five times in the nt, once by our lord. The new world translation of the holy scriptures is published by jehovahs witnesses. Micahs hometown of moresheth is probably the same town identified later as moreshethgath in the shephelah rolling hills of judah.
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. Micahs career began a little later than his contemporaries, isaiah and hosea isaiah 1. Micah 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Francis andersen and david noel freedman micah anchor bible, 2000.
Jotham and hezekiah were good kings, but ahaz was very wicked. Apparently micah died in peace in the days of good king hezekiah jer. When he saw judgment coming upon his people, it made him wail and howl like the jackals. Read micah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. There are many striking similarities between the two. Micah 2, new international version niv the bible app. The book of micah provides one of the most significant prophecies of jesus christs birth in all the old testament, pointing some seven hundred years before christs birth to his birthplace of bethlehem and to his eternal nature micah 5. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. The book of micah is the sixth of the twelve minor prophets in the hebrew bible old testament. This page provides a method to go directly to a commentary by a specific author. However, we do not feel this is the best method for using the blue letter bible. Waltkes commentary on micah quickly distinguishes itself from other commentaries on this book by displaying an unprecedented exegetical thoroughness, an expert understanding of historical context, and a keen interest in illuminating the contribution of micah to christian theology. Human plans and gods plans woe to those who plan iniquity,to those who plot evil on their beds.
The purpose of the book of micah was to proclaim warning and judgment to both the northern and the southern kingdoms. Micah announces that gods justice is coming in order to create a new future of love and faithfulness on the other side of israels sin and exile. Tom constables expository notes on micah this is also available in the net. The first verse of this book tells us that the word of yahweh came to micah in the days of jotham, ahaz, and hezekiah, kings of judah.
Micah speaks a message from god to all the nations. This book makes clear from its opening verse to its closing verse that everything that is shared in this prophecy is from the lord alone. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of micah. The book has three major divisions and each is introduced by the word \hear,\ with a pattern of alternating announcements of doom and expressions of hope.
Best micah commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. In many ways the book of micah is a sisterbook to isaiah. Hear now, o heads of jacob, and you rulers of the house of israel. Study micah using matthew henry s bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Best commentaries and books on micah logos bible software. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible. This means that the prophet micah was like the prophet amos, a man from the country sent to the city to bring the word of the lord. An introduction to the book of micah an argument of the book of micah j. This book consists of a collection of speeches, proclamations of punishment and of salvation, attributed to the prophet micah. Micah could not prophesy in a dispassionate, detached way.
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