Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 3:4
4. Such criminals Jehovah will forsake in the hour of judgment. Not hear They will cry unto him for deliverance, but he will leave them to their terrible fate. As they would not heed the cry of the oppressed, so Jehovah will not heed them. Hide his face In anger (compare Hosea 5:15). Then… at that time The context leaves no doubt that these words refer to the time of judgment. Cheyne says, “We must suppose that, when Micah delivered this prophecy (of which we can have but a summary),... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Micah 3:1-4
Outrages committed by civil rulers, Micah 3:1-4. The denunciation in Micah 3:1-4, is addressed to the nobles, called “heads” and “princes” or “magistrates” (compare Isaiah 1:10). They are reminded, by means of a rhetorical question, that it is their duty to know the principles of righteousness and equity; ignorance of these does not excuse their unrighteous conduct. Jacob,… Israel These are synonymous expressions, which, in the light of Micah 3:10, must refer to Judah (Micah 3:9; but compare... read more