Book of Micah
7
Chapters
105
Verses
17
Cross-Refs
14
Sub-Topics
Quick Facts
- Author
- Micah
- Date Written
- c. 735-700 BC
- Category
- Minor Prophets
- Chapters
- 7
- Verses
- 105
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Etymology
- “poor”, “humble”
About the Book of Micah
Micah emerges as one of the Old Testament's most compelling advocates for justice, a prophet hailing from the rural town of Moresheth who boldly confronted the corrupt power centers of Judah's cities with God's word. Living at the same time as Isaiah, Micah experienced firsthand the turbulent events of his era—the destruction of Samaria, Assyrian military campaigns, and the moral collapse among Judah's leaders. Unlike Isaiah, who ministered within Jerusalem's royal court, Micah’s rural background gave him a unique perspective on how the wealthy and influential oppressed the common people. His proclamation is clear and uncompromising: outward religious acts are meaningless without justice, and God calls for a life marked by humility and faithfulness to Him. Those in authority who exploit the poor, prophets who prophesy for personal gain, and priests who teach for profit are all subject to God's severe judgment.
Read the full Micah study guide →Famous Verses
“What doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy.”
Micah 6:8
“But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little.”
Micah 5:2
“Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity?”
Micah 7:18
Topical Index
14 sub-topics from Nave's Topical Bible
1. An Ephraimite .His robbery and idolatry
2. Head of a family of Reuben
3. Also called MICHA
Son of Mephibosheth
4. Also called MICHAH
A Kohathite
5. Father of Abdon
6. One of the minor prophets
Denounces the idolatry of his times
The oppressions of the covetous
Foretells the restoration of Israel
The injustice of judges and falsehoods of false prophets
Prophesies the coming of the Messiah
Denounces the oppressions
Key Verses
Judges 17
1. An Ephraimite .His robbery and idolatry
1 Chronicles 5:5
2. Head of a family of Reuben
2 Samuel 9:12
Son of Mephibosheth
1 Chronicles 23:20
A Kohathite
2 Chronicles 34:20
5. Father of Abdon
Jeremiah 26:18,19
6. One of the minor prophets
Micah 1
Denounces the idolatry of his times
Micah 2:1-11
The oppressions of the covetous
Micah 2:12,13
Foretells the restoration of Israel
Micah 3
The injustice of judges and falsehoods of false prophets