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Micah 5 is a prophetically significant chapter in the Old Testament. It presents a powerful prophecy about the birth of a ruler in Bethlehem who will shepherd God's people and bring them deliverance. It also discusses God's judgment on Israel's enemies and highlights the themes of restoration and God's sovereign protection.
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In this chapter we have, I. A prediction of the troubles and distresses of the Jewish nation (v. 1). II. A promise of the Messiah, and of his kingdom, to support the people of God in the day of these troubles. 1. Of the birth of the Messiah (v. 2, 3). 2. Of his advancement (v. 4). 3.
David Guzik commentary on Micah 5 describes how from Israel will come the Ruler from Bethlehem, and the triumph of the remnant of Jacob.
Now, let’s look at Micah 5:1. This verse is not so easy to interpret. It can be understood in more than one way. The verse says, “Marshall your troops, O city of troops, for a siege is laid against us. They will strike Israel’s ruler on the cheek with a rod.” What is the city of troops? Who is Israel’s ruler who will be struck on the cheek?
1. (Micah 5:1-2) From the lowly and humble in Israel comes a Ruler. Now gather yourself in troops, O daughter of troops; He has laid siege against us; They will strike the judge of Israel with a rod on the cheek. “But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me
To complete such a summary would be to draw upon practically every page of the Bible. Not merely the verbal prophecies and the great patriarchal types alone, however, bore the message of the coming Holy One.
