AUTHOR, Micah, a native of Moresheth, in Judah.
He prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz’ and Hezekiah;- was a contemporary of Isaiah # Mic 1:1
His name means, “Who is like Jehovah.” He belonged to the territory of Judah, but spoke to both Judah and Israel.

His anointing, # Mic 3:8

SYNOPSIS
I. General Divisions
Chs. 1-3, Chiefly threatenings of coming judgments. # Mic 1:1 – 3:1
Chs. 4-5, Prophetic promises of deliverance. # Mic 4:1 – 5:1
Chs. 6-7, Mainly Exhortations and confessions of National Sins, coupled with promises of restoration. # Mic 6:1 – 7:1

II. Particular Sins Condemned.
(a) Idolatry # Mic 1:7 5:13
(b) Evil plans and devices # Mic 2:1
(c) Covetousness # Mic 2.2
(d) Rapacity of princes, prophets and priests # Mic 3:2-11
(e) Witchcraft # Mic 5:12
(f) Dishonesty # Mic 6:10-12
(g) Universal corruption # Mic 7:2-4
(h) Treachery # Mic 7:5,6

III. Future Hopes.
(a) The establishment of a Righteous Kingdom # Mic 4:1-8
(b) The coming of a Messiah King # Mic 5:2
(c) The Reformation and Restoration of the nation # Mic 7:7-17
(d) The complete Triumph of Divine Grace # Mic 7:18-20

QUOTATIONS FROM-
(a) By the elders,-thus saving the life of Jeremiah  # Jer 26:16-19 Mic 3:12
(b) By the Sanhedrin, to Herod the Great at the time of the Birth of Christ # Mt 2:5,6 Mic 5:2
(c) By Christ,-in sending forth his disciples # Mt 10:35,36 Mic 7:6

NOTABLE PASSAGES
The definition of True Religion # Mic 6:8
The Birth-place of Christ announced # Mic 5:2
God’s disposal of the Sins of Believers # Mic 7:18-19