Micah in the King James Version

Chapters

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7

About Micah

From Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary.

Micah was raised up to support Isaiah, and to confirm his predictions, while he invited to repentance, both by threatened judgments and promised mercies. A very remarkable passage, Mi 5 contains a summary of prophecies concerning the Messiah.

Chapter by chapter

Matthew Henry's summary of each chapter.

Micah 1. The wrath of God against Israel. (1-7) Also against Jerusalem and other cities, Their precautions vain. (8-16)

Micah 2. The sins and desolations of Israel. (1-5) Their evil practices. (6-11) A promise of restoration. (12-13)

Micah 3. The cruelty of the princes, and the falsehood of the prophets. (1-8) Their false security. (9-12)

Micah 4. The peace of the kingdom of Christ. (1-8) The judgments to come upon Jerusalem, but the final triumph of Israel. (9-13)

Micah 5. The birth of Christ and conversion of the Gentiles. (1-6) The triumphs of Israel. (7-15)

Micah 6. God's controversy with Israel. (1-5) The duties God requires. (6-8) The wickedness of Israel. (9-16)

Micah 7. The general prevalence of wickedness. (1-7) Reliance on God, and triumph over enemies. (8-13) Promises and encouragements for Israel. (14-20)