Who was Micah?

Prophet of social justice

The story of Micah

Micah - Prophet
Micah - Prophet
Prophet

Micah was a prophet in the Bible who lived in the 8th century BC. He was from the town of Moresheth in Judah and was the son of Moresheth Gath. He had a brother named Ishmael. Micah is best known for his prophetic book in the Bible, which contains his prophecies about the destruction of Jerusalem and the coming of a new kingdom. He also prophesied about the coming of the Messiah and the restoration of Israel. Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah and Amos, and his prophecies were similar to theirs. He was a strong advocate for social justice and warned against the oppression of the poor. He also warned against idolatry and false worship. Micah is remembered for his prophetic words and his commitment to justice and righteousness. He is an important figure in the Bible and his words are still relevant today.

Name meaning

Who is like God?

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Prophet

First mention

Judges 17:1

Appearances in the Bible

28 mentions

Micah in the Bible

Explore all 8 chapters where Micah appears

Judges

Chapter 17

Micah's Idolatry

The Israelites again worship other gods and are oppressed by their enemies.

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Judges

Chapter 18

The Tribe of Dan's Idolatry

The tribe of Dan, in search of land, takes the city of Laish and renames it Dan.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 5

Reuben, Gad, and the Half-Tribe of Manasseh

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 8

Descendants of Benjamin

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 9

Genealogies and Roles of Returning Exiles

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 34

Josiah's Reforms and Rediscovery of the Law

Josiah's reign marked by extensive reforms, culminating in the rediscovery of the Law and a fervent commitment to renewi...

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Micah

Chapter 1

A Message from the Lord

The Lord speaks to Micah, announcing judgment on Israel and Judah for their sins, and a promise of restoration.

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Jeremiah

Chapter 26

Jeremiah's Prophecy in the Temple

In chapter 26 of the book of Jeremiah, the prophet delivers a warning message from God to the people of Judah. Speaking ...

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