Micah 5:11

11 I will destroy the cities in your land. I will tear down all of your forts.

Micah 5:11 Meaning and Commentary

Micah 5:11

And I will cut off the cities of thy land, and throw down all
thy strong holds.
] The meaning is, they should not dwell in fortified cities and walled towns; they should have none of these to trust to, nor should they stand in any need of them to defend them, their enemies being subdued; and besides, the Lord would be their strong hold and place of defence, a wall of fire round about them, but the glory in the midst of them, The phrases are expressive of the greatest tranquillity and safety, and of living in an open air, free and undisturbed; see ( Zechariah 2:4 Zechariah 2:5 ) . The Targum is,

``I will cut off the cities of the people out of thy land, and destroy all their strong fortresses;''

these shall dwell no more there, and be no more offensive and troublesome.

Micah 5:11 In-Context

9 Lord, your powerful hand will win the battle over your enemies. All of them will be destroyed.

10 "At that time I will destroy your war horses," announces the Lord. "I will smash your chariots.

11 I will destroy the cities in your land. I will tear down all of your forts.

12 I will destroy your worship of evil powers. You will no longer be able to put a spell on anyone.

13 I will destroy the statues of your gods. I will take your sacred stones away from you. You will no longer bow down to the gods your hands have made.