Micah

Technical Profile

Name Meaning: Hebrew Mîkāyāh (“Who is like Yahweh?”), highlighting YHWH’s unmatched character.
Period/Era: Divided Kingdom (8th century BC; reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah).
Main References: Micah 1–7 (esp. 1:1; 3; 5; 6).
Key Connections: Moresheth in Judah; prophetic witness concerning Samaria and Jerusalem.

Who was Micah?

Micah was a prophet from Moresheth (Micah 1:1), a town in the Shephelah of Judah.
He ministered during the Divided Kingdom under Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah.
His oracles address both Israel (Samaria) and Judah (Jerusalem), focusing on covenant accountability.

Key Events & Achievements

Oracle against Samaria and Judah: Announced judgment on Samaria and warned Judah of approaching calamity (Micah 1).
Indictment of leaders and prophets: Condemned corruption among rulers, priests, and prophets, contrasting it with the demand for justice (Micah 3; 6:1–8).
Promise of future restoration: Spoke of Zion’s future exaltation and a ruler coming from Bethlehem (Micah 4–5).

Life Lesson & Legacy

Micah presents prophecy as covenant prosecution that confronts injustice while preserving hope for national restoration.

Key Verse

"He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." — Micah 6:8, NIV

Quizzes

Answer the questions below. When you choose an option, you will see the result and an explanation.

1. Where was Micah from?

2. Which future hope did Micah speak about?