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Please hear this you heads of the house of Jacob, and rulers of the house of Israel, who abhor justice, and pervert all equity.

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Courage from the Spirit

Commentators note that Micah's direct confrontation with the nation's highest leaders is a demonstration of his divine authority. Coming after his claim to be filled with the Spirit's power (Micah 3:8), this bold address shows that God's messengers are called to speak truth to everyone, regardless of their earthly rank or power.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Micah 3:9

18th Century

Theologian

Hear this, I urge you—the prophet discharges upon them that “judgment” of which, by the Spirit of God, he was full, and which they “abhorred…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Micah 3:9–10

16th Century

Theologian

The Prophet truly begins to prove what he had stated: that he was filled with the power of the Holy Spirit. It was, as they say, an actual proof wh…

John Gill

John Gill

On Micah 3:9

17th Century

Pastor

Hear this, I pray you, you heads of the house of Jacob, and
princes of the house of Israel

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Micah 3:9–12

17th Century

Minister

Zion's walls owe no thanks to those who build them up with blood and iniquity. The sin of man does not work the righteousness of God. Even when men…