Micah
The Lord will judge the earth, specifically the wickedness of Jacob and the sins of the house of Israel, resulting in the destruction of Samaria and Jerusalem. The people will be carried away into exile, and the glory of Israel will be lost. The Lord condemns those who devise evil and exploit the innocent, and promises to gather the remnant of Israel and lead them with their king at their head. The leaders of Jacob and Israel are rebuked for their wickedness, and the prophets are condemned for their false teachings and greed. However, in the last days, the Lord's house will be established, and people from many nations will come to learn from God. A ruler will come from Bethlehem to bring peace and salvation, and the Lord will ultimately destroy Israel's idols and exact vengeance on the nations that have not listened.
Chapter 1
The Lord will descend from his holy temple to judge the earth, trampling the high places and consuming the mountains, due to the wickedness of Jacob and the sins of the house of Israel. Samaria will be destroyed, its stones pulled down into the valley, and its idols will be cut to pieces and burned with fire. The prophet Micah laments the coming destruction, which will also affect Judah and Jerusalem, and warns the people to prepare for mourning and captivity. The glory of Israel will be lost, and the people will be carried away into exile.
Chapter 2
The Lord condemns those who devise evil and take fields and houses by violence, and warns that He will bring evil upon them. The people will be devastated and their fate altered, and they will not be able to escape the Lord's judgment. The house of Jacob is rebuked for thinking the Spirit of the Lord is weakened, and for oppressing the innocent. The Lord promises to gather the remnant of Israel and lead them together, with their king at their head.
Chapter 3
The leaders of Jacob and Israel are condemned for their wickedness, as they hate good, love evil, and exploit their people. They will cry out to the Lord, but He will not answer them because of their evil deeds. The prophets are also condemned for their false teachings and greed, and they will be confounded and ashamed because God will not respond to them. The leaders' corruption and greed will ultimately lead to the destruction of Zion and Jerusalem.
Chapter 4
In the last days, the Lord's house will be established at the top of the mountains, and people from many nations will come to learn from God and walk in His paths. The Lord will judge among the nations, and they will no longer wage war, instead using their tools for peaceful purposes. The Lord will reign over His people on Mount Zion, and He will gather and restore those who were afflicted. The daughter of Zion will be delivered from her adversaries and will ultimately shatter many peoples and bring their spoils to the Lord.
Chapter 5
The people of Israel will be devastated and blockaded, but a ruler will come from Bethlehem to bring peace and salvation. This ruler will be born of a woman and will stand firm in the strength of the Lord, bringing conversion to the remnant of Israel. The Assyrians will be defeated, and the remnant of Jacob will be like a lion among the nations, triumphant over their enemies. In the end, the Lord will destroy Israel's idols and fortifications, and exact vengeance on the nations that have not listened.
Chapter 6
The Lord calls the mountains and hills to witness His judgment against Israel, asking what He has done to deserve their disobedience. He reminds them of His deliverance from Egypt and the leadership of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. The Lord rejects the idea that He can be appeased by sacrifices, instead requiring justice, mercy, and humility. He condemns Israel's corruption, deceit, and idolatry, warning of impending punishment and destruction.
Chapter 7
The prophet laments the state of the people, describing a time of moral decay and violence, where even family members turn against each other. Despite the darkness, the prophet expresses trust in God and looks forward to a time of redemption and justice. The prophet also envisions a future time of restoration, when God will rebuild the walls and restore the land, and the people will be pastured like a flock. The nations will be confounded by God's power, and the people will be forgiven and have their sins cast away.
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