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Micah

Morashtite prophet

Prophet from Moresheth addressing Samaria and Jerusalem.

2 appearances2 Bible books1 known aliases

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Prophet from in the of , contemporary with , who addresses both and in the days of Jotham, , and . He alternates oracles of doom for the corrupt rulers, prophets, and priests with bright visions of Zion exalted, swords beaten into plowshares, and a ruler coming from Ephrathah. His summary of what Yahweh requires — to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God — stands as one of the prophetic tradition's defining lines.

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