Micah- Introduction

Additional Details

• Author: Micah
• Audience: The people of the northern kingdom of Israel
• Original Hebrew Name: מיכה
• Translated Greek Name: Μιχαίας
• Common English Name: Micah
• Transliteration: Mikhah
• Meaning: Who is like Yah
• Date Created: c 759 BCE
• Content Reference Time: c 759 BCE
• Key Individuals:
  • The people of Samaria
• Key Themes:
  • The trial of the cities (Micah 1:1-2,13)
  • The trial of the leaders (Micah 3:1-5:15)
  • The trial of the people (Micah 6:1-7:20)
• Date Canonized: c 499-100 BCE
• Abstract:

  The book of Micah is history and prophecy about Judah during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah.  Micah prophesied around the same time as Isaiah, and Micah denounced the wealthy, who oppressed the poor, and warned of G-d's impending judgment.  The northern kingdom of Israel fell during Micah's time as prophet, and Judah was nearly conquered as well.  The book alternates between a message of warning and a message of hope.  Micah foretells a day of peace between all nations brought about by a ruler of Israel from Bethlehem who would save God's people from all her enemies.

• Location Created: unknown
• Teaches:
  • G-d will judge false prophets.
  • G-d condemns the oppression of the poor, widows, and orphans.
  • G-d promises the King of peace.
  • G-d delights in faith that produces justice, humility, and obedience.
• Chapters: 7
• Verses: 105