The prophecy concludes with bidding them first expect an enemy to come against them, who should lay siege to their chief city, and carry their insolence.

David Guzik commentary on Micah 5 describes how from Israel will come the Ruler from Bethlehem, and the triumph of the remnant of Jacob.

In this chapter we have, II. A promise of the Messiah, and of his kingdom, to support the people of God in the day of these troubles.

Aben Ezra says, it is right in my eyes that the judge of Israel is the Messiah, or Zerubbabel; not the latter, who never was so used, but the former.

The ruler of Israel was encouraged to gather troops for military action. It would be in vain and he will be humiliated by his enemies.

This chapter begins, according to the opinion of some commentators, with a prophecy concerning the siege of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar.

Christ is our Peace as a Priest, making atonement for sin, and reconciling us to God; and he is our Peace as a King, conquering our enemies.

It refers to Jesus Christ. He is the one who was born in Bethlehem of Judea and who would be the ruler or King over Israel and whose origins were from ancient ...

24 янв. 2020 г. · Micah 5:1 exhorts Jerusalem (Bat-gader – the 'fenced in maiden') to gather its troops to smite the ruler of Israel because they have laid siege ...

It reminds us of the historical struggles and conquests of Israel, as well as the ultimate fulfillment of prophecy in the life, death, and resurrection of ...