At a glance
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Authorship | Micah of Moresheth |
| Date | ~750-700 BC |
| Audience | Judah and Israel |
| Genre | Prophecy |
| Purpose | Judgment and Messianic restoration hope |
| Chapters | 7 |
Main themes
| Theme | Description |
|---|---|
| Justice and mercy | "What does the LORD require of you?" (Micah 6:8) |
| Bethlehem Messianic birth | Micah 5:2, cited Matthew 2:6 |
| Restoration | Future kingdom hope |
| Critique of corrupt leaders | Judges and priests and prophets |
Key passages
- Micah 4:1-3, mountain of the LORD's house
- Micah 5:2, Bethlehem birth of ruler
- Micah 6:8, to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God
- Micah 7:18-20, the question of who is a God like this, pardoning iniquity
NT use
- Matthew 2:6, Micah 5:2 cited for Christ's Bethlehem birth