E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Micah 5:4
He: i.e. the Shepherd of Israel. Ref to Pentateuch (Genesis 49:24 ). App-92 . Compare Psalms 80:1 .Jeremiah 31:10 . Ezekiel 34:23 . feed = tend, or shepherd (as a flock). Compare Micah 7:14 .Isaiah 40:11 ; Isaiah 49:10 . the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . God. Hebrew. Elohim. App-4 . they. Israel, His flock. shall abide. In everlasting security. shall He be great. Compare Psalms 22:27 ; Psalms 72:8 ; Psalms 98:1 .Isaiah 49:5 , Isaiah 49:7 ; Isaiah 52:13 .Zechariah 9:10 . Luke 1:32... read more
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Micah 5:2-15
God’s chosen king (5:2-15)Ruling over Israel in this golden age will be a king specially chosen by God. He will have only a humble beginning, being born in the small Judean town of Bethlehem. But his ancestry will go back to ancient times, to the great king David, who himself came from Bethlehem and whose dynasty was guaranteed by God to last for ever. This king will have full right to David’s throne, and through him God’s promises to David will be fulfilled (2; cf. 1 Samuel 17:12; 2 Samuel... read more