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Micah: Summary & Key Themes
The Book of Micah at a glance, before you read it.
| Written by | Micah |
|---|---|
| Written for | Judah and Israel |
| Type | Minor prophet |
| Chapters | 7 |
| Position | Book 33 of 66 · book 33 of the Old Testament |
Summary
Micah condemns injustice, foretells a ruler born in Bethlehem, and sums up what God requires: do justly, love mercy, walk humbly.
Main themes
- justice
- humility
- the coming ruler
Key verse
He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?Micah 6:8 (KJV)
How to read Micah
Try one chapter a day: 7 days to finish. Ask three questions as you go: what did this mean to the first readers, what does it show about God, and what does it ask of me?