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5:1 Now gather thyself in troops, O daughter of troops: he hath laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek.
5:2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
5:3 Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she which travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel.
5:4 And he shall stand and feed in the strength of the LORD, in the majesty of the name of the LORD his God; and they shall abide: for now shall he be great unto the ends of the earth.
5:5 And this man shall be the peace, when the Assyrian shall come into our land: and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight principal men.
5:6 And they shall waste the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod in the entrances thereof: thus shall he deliver us from the Assyrian, when he cometh into our land, and when he treadeth within our borders.
5:7 And the remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people as a dew from the LORD, as the showers upon the grass, that tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men.
5:8 And the remnant of Jacob shall be among the Gentiles in the midst of many people as a lion among the beasts of the forest, as a young lion among the flocks of sheep: who, if he go through, both treadeth down, and teareth in pieces, and none can deliver.
5:9 Thine hand shall be lifted up upon thine adversaries, and all thine enemies shall be cut off.
5:10 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD, that I will cut off thy horses out of the midst of thee, and I will destroy thy chariots: 5:11 And I will cut off the cities of thy land, and throw down all thy strong holds: 5:12 And I will cut off witchcrafts out of thine hand; and thou shalt have no more soothsayers: 5:13 Thy graven images also will I cut off, and thy standing images out of the midst of thee; and thou shalt no more worship the work of thine hands.
5:14 And I will pluck up thy groves out of the midst of thee: so will I destroy thy cities.
5:15 And I will execute vengeance in anger and fury upon the heathen, such as they have not heard.


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Everything King James Bible:Micah
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
back to: Micah
Book: Micah
Chapter: 5

Overview:
The Birth of Christ and Conversion of the Gentiles. (1-6) The
triumphs of Israel. (7-15)

1-6 Having showed how low the House of David would be brought,
a prediction of the Messiah and his kingdom is added to
encourage the Faith of God's people. His existence from eternity
as God, and his office as Mediator, are noticed. Here is
foretold that Bethlehem should be his birthplace. Hence it was
universally known among the Jews, Mt 2:5. Christ's government
shall be very happy for his subjects; they shall be safe and
easy. Under the Shadow of protection from the Assyrians, is a
promise of protection to the Gospel Church and all believers,
from the designs and attempts of the powers of Darkness. Christ
is our Peace as a Priest, making Atonement for Sin, and
reconciling us to God; and he is our Peace as a King, conquering
our enemies: hence our souls may Dwell at ease in him. Christ
will find instruments to protect and deliver. Those that
threaten ruin to the Church of God, soon bring ruin On
themselves. This may include the past powerful effects of the
preached Gospel, its future spread, and the ruin of all
antichristian powers. This is, perhaps, the most important
single Prophecy in the Old Testament: it respects the personal
character of the Messiah, and the discoveries of himself to the
world. It distinguishes his human Birth from his existing from
eternity; it foretells the rejection of the Israelites and Jews
for a season, their final restoration, and the universal peace
to prevail through the whole Earth in the latter days. In the
mean time let us trust our Shepherd's care and power. If he
permits the assault of our enemies, he will supply helpers and
assistance for us.

7-15 The remnant of Israel, converted to Christ in the
primitive times, were among many nations as the drops of Dew,
and were made instruments in Calling a large increase of
spiritual worshippers. But to those who neglected or opposed
this Salvation, they would, as Lions, cause terror, their
doctrine condemning them. The Lord also declares that he would
cause not only the reformation of the Jews, but the Purification
of the Christian Church. In like manner shall we be assured of
victory in our personal conflicts, as we simply depend upon the
Lord our Salvation, Worship him, and serve him with diligence.

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