Old Testament · Major figure

Micah

Micah refers to a prophet of Judah and an idolater in Judges, both highlighting Israel's spiritual decline.

The name Micah identifies two distinct figures: an idolater in the book of Judges who established a private shrine, and the eighth-century B.C. prophet from Moresheth. The prophet Micah is significant for his bold condemnation of social injustice and corruption in both Samaria and Jerusalem. His message emphasizes the necessity of justice, mercy, and humility before God, ultimately pointing toward the promise of a future ruler from Bethlehem.