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Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Micah 3:1-4

Micah 3:1-4. Hear, O heads of Jacob, &c. That the justice of God, in bringing upon them the punishments which he had threatened, might more evidently appear, the prophet here shows that there was no rank of them free from very grievous crimes; that even those, who ought to have excelled others in piety and virtue, were the first in offences. We find Ezekiel making the same complaint, Ezekiel 22:6, &c. Is it not for you to know judgment Ought not you to understand and conform to... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Micah 3:1-12

Corrupt leaders (3:1-12)The nation’s civil leaders are the first to be condemned, because they have reversed the standards of justice. Greedy officials cooperate with corrupt judges to exploit the people for their own benefit. Because of the cruel oppression that they have practised, God will not save them from the fury of the enemy, no matter how much they cry for his help (3:1-4).Religious leaders are also condemned. Prophets preach words of comfort and approval to those who give them food... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Micah 3:1

Hear. This is no indication of Structure. It is a continuation of the threatening against the rulers (Micah 3:1-4 , p. 1253, corresponding with "-3", Micah 3:9-12 , below). princes = judges. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Micah 3:1

This chapter is composed of three brief sections exposing the sins of the rulers of the people, the princes and judges (Micah 3:1-4), the sins of the false prophets (Micah 3:5-8), and the sins of the establishment, actually including those already mentioned (Micah 3:9-12). The highlight of the chapter is Micah 3:12 in which the destruction of the city of Jerusalem and the Temple mountain itself are specifically predicted, events that occurred some 125 years, at least, after the times of Micah,... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Micah 3:1

1. princes—magistrates or judges. Is it not for you?—Is it not your special function (Jeremiah 5:4; Jeremiah 5:5)? judgment—justice. Ye sit in judgment on others; surely then ye ought to know the judgment for injustice which awaits yourselves (Jeremiah 5:5- :). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 3:1

This second oracle begins like the first and third ones, with a summons to hear the prophet’s message (cf. Micah 1:2; Micah 6:1). The initial "And I said" ties this oracle to the preceding one and provides continuity. Micah asked rhetorically if it was not proper for Israel’s rulers to practice justice (fairness, equity). It was not only proper, but it was essential. Again, Jacob and Israel are synonyms for all 12 tribes (cf. Micah 1:5; et al.). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Micah 3:1-4

1. The guilt of Israel’s civil leaders 3:1-4 read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 3:1-12

Wickedness in High PlacesMicah returns to his indictment against the people’s leaders. Their power was given for the sake of justice, and they have abused it for extortion (Micah 3:1-3). Their time shall be short (Micah 3:4). The prophets have abused their trust in order, by flattery of the rich, to make a good living for themselves. To them Micah prophesies judicial darkness (Micah 3:5-7). He declares his own ideal of the prophetic office (Micah 3:8). Finally, he accuses all the leaders of the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Micah 3:1

III.(1) Hear, I pray you.—In the second division of his prophecy Micah protests against the evil influences exercised upon the people in high places. The princes, the prophets, and the priests, to whom their interests were confided, were guilty of wrong, oppression, and robbery.Ye princes.—Rather, judges, magistrates; but a different word is used from that which was given to the chiefs in the old days “when the judges ruled.” read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Micah 3:1-12

THE PROPHET OF THE POORMicah 2:1-13; Micah 3:1-12WE have proved Micah’s love for his countryside in the effusion of his heart upon her villages with a grief for their danger greater than his grief for Jerusalem. Now in his treatment of the sins which give that danger its fatal significance, he is inspired by the same partiality for the fields and the folk about him. While Isaiah chiefly satirizes the fashions of the town and the intrigues of the court, Micah scourges the avarice of the... read more