Micah 1:13
“O thou inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift beast: she is the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee.”
Micah 1:13 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- O thou inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift beast: she is the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- A tumult of chariots hath astonished the inhabitants of Lachis: it is the beginning of sin to the daughter of Sion, for in thee were found the crimes of Israel.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Bind the chariot to the swift steed, O inhabitant of Lachish: she was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion; for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee.
- DARBYDarby
- Bind the chariot to the swift steed, O inhabitress of Lachish: she was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion; for in thee were found the transgressions of Israel.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Harness the chariot to the swift steed, inhabitant of Lachish. She was the beginning of sin to the daughter of Zion; For the transgressions of Israel were found in you.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- Bind the chariot to a swift beast, O inhabitant of Lachish, The beginning of sin is she to the daughter of Zion, For in thee have been found the transgressions of Israel.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- O inhabitant of Lachish, tie the chariot to the swift beast; she is the beginning of sin for the daughter of Zion, for the transgressions of Israel were found in you.
Context: Micah 1
11Pass ye away, thou inhabitant of Saphir, having thy shame naked: the inhabitant of Zaanan came not forth in the mourning of Bethezel; he shall receive of you his standing.
12For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good: but evil came down from the LORD unto the gate of Jerusalem.
13O thou inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift beast: she is the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee.
14Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moreshethgath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel.
15Yet will I bring an heir unto thee, O inhabitant of Mareshah: he shall come unto Adullam the glory of Israel.
About Micah 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.
Commentary
Micah 1 is a prophetic book of the Bible that speaks of the coming judgment of God on the people of Israel. The book begins with a call to lamentation and mourning for the sins of the people. The prophet Micah speaks of the coming destruction of the cities of Samaria and Jerusalem, and the people’s need to repent and turn back to God. He speaks of the coming judgment of God on the people of Israel, and the need for them to turn away from their wickedness and idolatry.