MICAH 5

MICAH FORTELLS A FUTURE RULER FROM BETHLEHEM 

Micah prophecies that the future ruler or savior will be born in the small town of Bethlehem. This future king will shepherd His people in the strength of the Lord and bring peace to the ends of the earth. Hundreds of years later, Jesus will be born in a manger in the city of Bethlehem, fulfilling this prophecy (see Matthew 2:1).

Micah continues to tell of God’s plans to destroy all idolatry and sorcery in Israel while saving the faithful remnant.

Micah 5:2 - But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days.