Micah

Micah was a prophet of God who came from a small town in Judah, who spoke the words of God to both kingdoms of Israel and Judah during the times of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah.

The Lord speaks against both Israel and Judah for their unfaithfulness to Him, and for the wicked prophets who speak to the people things that He has not said. Israel and Judah will both be overthrown by their enemies, and the peoples taken away as slaves. The fulfillment of these things will happen at different times, with Israel being conquered by the Assyrians (around 700 BC) about 100 years before Judah is likewise conquered by the Babylonians. In chapters 4-5 Micah prophesies about the last days, when Jerusalem will be the city of God, Jesus will reign as king, and the children of Israel in those days will be restored to the land. He also prophesies in chapter 5 the birth place of Jesus, in Bethlehem.

The Lord makes clear what He expects from His people, which has nothing to do with sacrifice or religious duty…

He has shown you, O man, what is good; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justly, To love mercy, And to walk humbly with your God?
- Micah 6:8 NKJV

In the end, the Lord will faithfully restore and bless a remnant of His people. He will forgive and restore the descendants of Abraham, and He will lead them.