Listen to the full Book of Micah in the King James Version (KJV) with text.<br /><br />Audio Bible https://tienda.josepenacoto.com/products/the-bible-audiobook<br /><br />📖 Chapters<br />0:00 Micah 1. Judgment Against Samaria and Jerusalem<br />3:17 Micah 2. Woe to the Oppressors and the Promise of Restoration<br />5:57 Micah 3. Judgment on Corrupt Leaders and False Prophets<br />8:14 Micah 4. The Future Glory of Zion and the Lord’s Kingdom<br />11:15 Micah 5. The Prophecy of the Messiah from Bethlehem<br />14:02 Micah 6. The Lord’s Case Against Israel and What He Requires<br />16:53 Micah 7. A Prayer for God’s Mercy and Ultimate Restoration<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9nL9AX7_1DODTGB18Hh_JCJr2s-l2KnL<br /><br />The Book of Micah is one of the Twelve Minor Prophets in the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) and the Christian Old Testament, delivering a powerful message of divine justice, social responsibility, and hope for future restoration. Written by the prophet Micah, who was from the small town of Moresheth in Judah, the book reflects his ministry during the 8th century BCE, around the same time as Isaiah, Amos, and Hosea. Micah prophesied during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, witnessing both the moral decay of society and the looming threat of foreign invasion, particularly from the Assyrian Empire.<br /><br />Micah’s prophecy is directed primarily at both Israel (the Northern Kingdom) and Judah (the Southern Kingdom), condemning their corruption, idolatry, oppression of the poor, and the greed of political and religious leaders. He warns that because of their sins, both kingdoms will face destruction—a prophecy that aligns with the historical events of the fall of Samaria (Israel) to Assyria in 722 BCE and the later siege of Jerusalem by Sennacherib in 701 BCE.<br /><br />One of the most famous aspects of Micah’s message is his call for social justice. He strongly criticizes the exploitation of the vulnerable, dishonest rulers, and the hypocrisy of religious leaders who prioritize rituals over righteousness. The most well-known verse from the book, Micah 6:8, encapsulates its central theme:<br />"He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God."<br />This verse has become a defining expression of biblical ethics, emphasizing that true faith is not about religious observance alone but about living with integrity, compassion, and humility.<br /><br />Despite its warnings of judgment, the Book of Micah also carries a strong message of hope. Micah foresees the future restoration of Israel and the coming of a messianic ruler from Bethlehem, famously prophesying in Micah 5:2 that a ruler will come from the small town of Bethlehem Ephrathah, a prophecy later interpreted in Christianity as referring to Jesus Christ.
