Micah foretells a ruler from Bethlehem
Micah 1:1; 5:2; 6:8; Matthew 2:5–6
The prophet Micah, a country man from Judah, condemned the corruption of Samaria and Jerusalem and foretold that Israel's eternal ruler would come from little Bethlehem.
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, being small among the clans of Judah, out of you one will come out to me who is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings out are from of old, from ancient times.
Micah 5:2 (World English Bible)
Micah's words about Bethlehem were quoted by the chief priests when the Magi asked where the Messiah would be born (Matthew 2:5–6). He also summed up what God requires: to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God (6:8).
Places
JerusalemSamariaBethlehemMoresheth-gath
Dating notes
Micah prophesied under Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah (Micah 1:1). The date shown is an estimate.