# The book of Micah

> Micah, a country prophet from Judah, speaks against corrupt leaders, greedy landowners, and false prophets. He also promises a ruler from Bethlehem and sums up what God asks: do justice, love kindness, walk humbly with God.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/read/micah/about
Section: Minor prophets · 7 chapters

## Who wrote Micah?

Micah of Moresheth. Some scholars think later hands added parts of the hopeful sections.

## When was it written?

About 735–700 BC, the same time as Isaiah.

## Main themes

- **What God requires.** Justice, kindness, and humility, not more offerings.
- **A ruler from Bethlehem.** Matthew quotes 5:2 about Jesus’ birthplace.
- **God delights in mercy.** The book ends with sins thrown into the sea.

## Outline

- Chapters 1–2: [Judgment on Samaria and Judah](https://www.lumin.faith/read/micah/1)
- Chapters 3–5: [Corrupt leaders, and the king to come](https://www.lumin.faith/read/micah/3)
- Chapters 6–7: [God’s case against his people, and his mercy](https://www.lumin.faith/read/micah/6)

## Key verses

Quoted from the Lumin Translation.

> But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, too small to be among the clans of Judah, from you one will come out for me to be ruler in Israel, one whose origins go back to the distant past, to ancient days.
> — [Micah 5:2](https://www.lumin.faith/read/micah/5#2)

> Human being, he has declared to you what is good. And what does Yahweh seek from you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
> — [Micah 6:8](https://www.lumin.faith/read/micah/6#8)

> Who is a God like you, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? He does not stay angry forever, because he delights in steadfast love.
> — [Micah 7:18](https://www.lumin.faith/read/micah/7#18)

## Where to start

Read chapter 6, then 5:2–5 and the closing verses of chapter 7. [Read Micah 6](https://www.lumin.faith/read/micah/6.md)

Read the whole book: https://www.lumin.faith/read/micah/1.md
Ask about it: https://www.lumin.faith/ask.md