Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 EditionMicah 1

Book Introduction - Micah

Read first chapter of Micah Micah, a contemporary of Isaiah, prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah over Judah, and of Pekahiah, Pekah, and Hoshea over Israel 2 Kings 15:23-30; 17:1-6. He was a prophet in Judah Jeremiah 26:17-19 but the book called by his name chiefly concerns Samaria. Micah falls into three prophetic strains, each beginning, "Hear":

1:1-2:13

3:1-5:15

6:1-7:20

The events recorded Micah cover a period of 40 years (Ussher). Nineveh (See Scofield "Nahum 1:1")

Therefore In Micah 1:6-16 the Assyrian invasion is described. Cf. 2 Kings 17:1-18. This is the local circumstance which gives rise to the prophecy of the greater invasion in the last days. Micah 4:9-13 and of the Lord's deliverance at Armageddon. ; Revelation 16:14; 19:17.