Micah 5:4

"Therefore he will abandon them until the time that she who is in labor gives birth. Then the rest of his brothers will return to the children of Israel."

Key Reflection

This verse speaks of a period of abandonment during which the people of Israel will be dispersed, but ultimately, when the Messiah is born (symbolized by "she who is in labor giving birth"), He will gather His chosen ones back to the Promised Land, fulfilling God's plan for restoration and redemption.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

And He shall stand -The prophet continues to speak of personal acts of this Ruler who was to be born. He was not to pass away, not to rule only by others, but by Himself. To stand is the attitude of a servant, as Jesus, although God and Lord of all, said of Himself, “He shall come forth and serve them”Luke 12:37; “The Son of Man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister”Matthew 20:28.

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