1:1 This is the prophetic message that the Lord gave to 1 Micah of Moresheth. He delivered this message 2 during the reigns of 3 Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. The prophecies pertain to 4 Samaria 5 and Jerusalem. 6
1:5 All this is because of Jacob’s rebellion
and 7 the sins of the nation 8 of Israel.
How has Jacob rebelled, you ask? 9
Samaria epitomizes their rebellion! 10
Where are Judah’s pagan worship centers, you ask? 11
They are right in Jerusalem! 12
1 tn Heb “The word of the
2 tn The words “he delivered this message” are not in the Hebrew text, but are supplied in the translation for clarification.
3 tn Heb “in the days of” (so KJV, NASB, NRSV).
4 tn Heb “which he saw concerning.”
5 map For location see Map2-B1; Map4-D3; Map5-E2; Map6-A4; Map7-C1.
6 map For location see Map5-B1; Map6-F3; Map7-E2; Map8-F2; Map10-B3; JP1-F4; JP2-F4; JP3-F4; JP4-F4.
7 tn Heb “and because of.” This was simplified in the translation for stylistic reasons.
8 tn Heb “house.”
9 tn Heb “What is the rebellion of Jacob?”
10 tn Heb “Is it not Samaria?” The negated rhetorical question expects the answer, “It certainly is!” To make this clear the question has been translated as a strong affirmative statement.
11 tn Heb “What are Judah’s high places?”
12 tn Heb “Is it not Jerusalem?” The rhetorical question expects the answer, “It certainly is!”