Introduction to Micah

The prophet Micah preached in the 8th Century B.C. throughout the region of Judea known as the Shephelah, "the lowlands" of Judah that included the foothills of the Lebanon Mountains and the adjoining plain that runs to the Mediterranean Sea. Like Amos before him, he was not a schooled prophet but a God-called and God-sent preacher. He is called to preach at a pivotal moment in Judah's history. Through his efforts and that of his contemporary, Isaiah, Judah is spared destruction in the impending Assyrian invasion. Their message emboldens the young king Hezekiah to repent and lead a restoration in Judah.