Micah
Micah prophesied against social injustice and corruption in both Israel and Judah while promising a future ruler from Bethlehem. His message balances judgment with hope and defines true religion as justice, mercy, and humility.
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- Contains the prophecy that Messiah would be born in Bethlehem (5:2)
- Famous for 'do justly, love mercy, walk humbly' (6:8)
- Prophesied the destruction of both Samaria and Jerusalem
- A contemporary of Isaiah - they prophesied at the same time
- Micah means 'Who is like the LORD?'
- Predicted that Zion would be 'plowed as a field' - literally fulfilled
- His prophecy saved Jeremiah's life 100 years later (Jeremiah 26:18)
- Championed the cause of the poor against corrupt leaders
- Contains both the harshest judgments and tenderest promises
- One of the most quotable prophets in just 7 chapters