Micah
was a prophet
during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah. He
witnessed the fall of the king and nation into apostasy during
the reign of Ahaz and a return to godliness under Hezekiah. During his life the
northern kingdom, Israel,
was overtaken by the Assyrians.
The majority of Micah’s prophecies can be divided into two categories.
Some are indictments of the rulers and people of Israel and Judah. The rulers
were selfish
and cruel. They oppressed
the people. They weren’t alone in evildoing. Idolatry,
ingratitude, lying
and violence
were widespread. He predicts that this will lead to the destruction of Jerusalem at the
hands of Babylon.
In contrast to these visions, Micah foresaw a time when God would reign
over His faithful people. Peace, prosperity
and joy will be
the state of all peoples as God pours his blessings on mankind.
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