Multiple commentators highlight a powerful wordplay. The city of Achzib, where Judah sought help, has a name that sounds like the Hebrew word for 'lie' or 'deceit.' Micah prophesies that the city will live up to its name, proving to be a 'deceitful thing' and a false hope. This literary device was intended to make God's hand undeniably clear when the judgment came to pass, showing that even the names of their towns testified against their misplaced trust.