| Testament: | Old |
| Description: | Micah is a prophetic book that denounces social injustices, corruption, and idolatry in both the northern and southern kingdoms of Israel. Micah calls for repentance and warns of divine judgment, but also offers hope for restoration and the coming of a future Messianic ruler from Bethlehem who will bring peace and justice. |
| Chapters: | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 |
| Author name: | Micah |
| Written date: | Around 735-700 BC |
| Location: | Judah |
| Genre: | Prophetic |
| Chapter count: | 7 |
| Verse count: | 105 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Audience: | The people of Judah and Israel |
| Theme: | Judgment, justice, and restoration |
| Key verses: | Micah 5:2; Micah 6:8; Micah 7:18-20 |
| Summary: | Micah is a prophetic book that denounces social injustice, corruption, and idolatry. The book alternates between messages of judgment and hope, announcing God’s punishment on the nations but also promising restoration and a future ruler from Bethlehem. |
| Outline: | I. Messages of Judgment (1:1-3:12)
II. Promises of Restoration (4:1-5:15)
III. Lawsuit and Future Hope (6:1-7:20) |