Micah 5:11

11 I'll dismantle military posts and level your fortifications.

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 With your arms raised in triumph over your foes, your enemies will be no more!

10 "The day is coming" - God's Decree - "When there will be no more war. None. I'll slaughter your war horses and demolish your chariots.

11 I'll dismantle military posts and level your fortifications.

12 I'll abolish your religious black markets, your underworld traffic in black magic.

13 I will smash your carved and cast gods and chop down your phallic posts. No more taking control of the world, worshiping what you do or make.