Micah 5

INTRODUCTION TO MICAH 5

This chapter begins with a prophecy of the siege of Jerusalem, Micah 5:1 ; and then follows another concerning the place of the Messiah's birth, Micah 5:2 ; and of the case of the Jews, either before or after it, Micah 5:3 ; and of Christ's office as a shepherd, and of his grandeur in the world, Micah 5:4 ; and of his being a peacemaker, and protector of his people from their enemies, Micah 5:5 ; and of his people, the great increase of them, and their usefulness, and also of their courage, strength, and prowess, Micah 5:7 ; likewise that the Lord will remove from them their vain confidence, and all occasion of it, and whatsoever illicit arts and practices were found among them; and all idolatry, and the instruments of it, Micah 5:10 ; and the chapter is concluded with a threatening of vengeance to the Heathens, Micah 5:15 .