Micah 4:9

"You, tower of the flock, the hill of the daughter of Zion, to you it will come. Yes, the former dominion will come, the kingdom of the daughter of Jerusalem."

Key Reflection

Micah 4:9 speaks poetically about Jerusalem and its significance. The city is referred to as "the tower of the flock" and "the hill of the daughter of Zion," highlighting its importance as a central point of refuge and leadership for God's people. This verse promises that despite any current distress, the former dominion—the kingship and sovereignty—of Jerusalem will return, bringing with it the kingdom of peace and prosperity promised to the inhabitants of the city.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Now -The prophet places himself in the midst of their deepest sorrows, and out of them he promises comfort. “Why dost thou cry out aloud? is there no King in thee? is thy Counsellor perished?” . Is then all lost, because thou hast no visible king, none to counsel thee or consult for thee? . Very remarkably he speaks of their “King and Counsellor” as one, as if to say, “When all beside is gone, there is One who abides. Though thou be a captive, God will not forsake thee. When thou hadst no earthly king, “the Lord thy God was thy King”1 Samuel 12:12. He is the First, and He is the Last.

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