Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 4:11-13
Deliverance of Jerusalem; destruction of the enemy, 11-13. This picture, like the preceding, starts from the present calamity and ends with a promise of complete victory. For the differences between the two pictures see comments on Micah 4:10. Now Calls attention to the present condition in contrast with the future glory. Many nations If, as suggested above (on Micah 4:10), this oracle comes from the period of Sennacherib’s invasion, this expression must refer to the Assyrians, whose... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Micah 4:13
Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion: for I will make thine horn iron, and I will make thy hoofs brass: and thou shalt beat in pieces many people: and I will consecrate their gain unto the LORD, and their substance unto the Lord of the whole earth.And thresh — The future strength of the church employed in subduing her enemies, is here foretold.Iron — This expresses the strength of the church firm as iron, to beat down her enemies.Brass — By this figurative speech, is the strength of Zion... read more