Micah 1:1 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

The word of the LORD that came to Micah the Morasthite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.

In the days of Jotham. The kings of Judah alone are mentioned, as the line of David alone was recognized by God. Only prophets of Israel add kings of Israel.

Concerning Samaria and Jerusalem. Samaria is put first, because, its iniquity being ripe, its punishment was nearest.

Micah 1:1

1 The word of the LORD that came to Micah the Morasthite in the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, which he saw concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.