“On that day—the Lord speaks—I will drive away your horses;I will wreck your chariots,
Commentaries
4:1 - 5:14
Title.
This section highlights the comfort of the people and the hope for messianic restoration. The original text of Micah appears to have been altered later with annotations referencing the people’s exile in Babylon.
5:9 - 5:14
The Great Purification.
The military force that the leaders of Israel plan to use to crush their enemies (9) and the deception of the false prophets (10b) will be destroyed by the Lord. What the Lord desires is obedience and faithfulness to the covenant. The original sin that leads to violence and revenge by our own hands is idolatry, the abandonment of God (12-13; cf. Jr 7:9-10).
Commentaries
Title.
This section highlights the comfort of the people and the hope for messianic restoration. The original text of Micah appears to have been altered later with annotations referencing the people’s exile in Babylon.
The Great Purification.
The military force that the leaders of Israel plan to use to crush their enemies (9) and the deception of the false prophets (10b) will be destroyed by the Lord. What the Lord desires is obedience and faithfulness to the covenant. The original sin that leads to violence and revenge by our own hands is idolatry, the abandonment of God (12-13; cf. Jr 7:9-10).