Micah 5:10-15

10 The Lord says, "At that time, I will take your horses from you and destroy your chariots.

11 I will destroy the cities in your country and tear down all your defenses.

12 I will take away the magic charms you use so you will have no more fortune-tellers.

13 I will destroy your statues of gods and the stone pillars you worship so that you will no longer worship what your hands have made.

14 I will tear down Asherah idols from you and destroy your cities.

15 In my anger and rage, I will pay back the nations that have not listened."

Micah 5:10-15 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO MICAH 5

This chapter begins with a prophecy of the siege of Jerusalem, Mic 5:1; and then follows another concerning the place of the Messiah's birth, Mic 5:2; and of the case of the Jews, either before or after it, Mic 5:3; and of Christ's office as a shepherd, and of his grandeur in the world, Mic 5:4; and of his being a peacemaker, and protector of his people from their enemies, Mic 5:5,6; and of his people, the great increase of them, and their usefulness, and also of their courage, strength, and prowess, Mic 5:7-9; likewise that the Lord will remove from them their vain confidence, and all occasion of it, and whatsoever illicit arts and practices were found among them; and all idolatry, and the instruments of it, Mic 5:10-14; and the chapter is concluded with a threatening of vengeance to the Heathens, Mic 5:15.