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Introduction to Micah (Pioneer Bible Translators)
(Pioneer Bible Translators and The Word for the World use the following introduction in many of their translation projects around the world.)
The following book contains the prophecies of Micah. Micah was from a town in Judah called Moresheth (1:1 and Jer. 26:18). He prophesied during the reigns of Kings Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah of Judah. This means that his ministry was between around 750 B.C. and 700 B.C., which is near the same time that Isaiah and Hosea prophesied. It is unknown whether Micah wrote down these prophesies or whether one of his disciples did it for him. Whatever the case may be, it is likely that the book was written between 700 B.C. and 608 B.C. because it is mentioned in the book of Jeremiah.
Micah’s prophesies go back and forth between God’s judgment and his salvation. He accuses Israel and Judah of mistreating the poor and being greedy (2:2). He also accuses their prophets of being corrupt (3:5). Therefore, God would destroy their cities (1:6 and 3:12) and send them into captivity away from Israel and later also from Judah. But God would also remember his promise and bring back a small number of believers (4:6). God also promised to send a leader from Bethlehem, a messiah, who would rule over Israel and all over the world (5:2–4). The book of Micah ends with a reminder of God’s covenant promise to Abraham and Jacob. God’s love and mercy are more powerful than his anger.
Outline:
1. Chapters 1 and 2 contain the first section of judgment and deliverance.
2. Chapters 3 through 5 contain the second section of judgement and deliverance.
3. Chapters 6 and 7 contain the third and last section of judgment and deliverance.
Kitabu kifuatacho kina unabii wa Mika. Mika alikuwa kutoka mji wa Yuda uitwao Moresheth (1: 1 na Yer. 26:18). Alitabiri wakati wa utawala wa Wafalme Yothamu, Ahazi, na Hezekia wa Yuda. Hii inamaa ya kwamba huduma yake ilikuwa kati ya mwaka 750 K.K.(kabla ya kristo) na 700 K.K.(kabla ya kristo), ambayo ni karibu wakati ule ule ambao Isaya na Hosea walitabiri. Haijulikani kama Mika aliandika unabii huu au kama mmoja wa wanafunzi wake alimfanyia. Vyovyote itakavyokuwa, kuna uwezekano kwamba kitabu hicho kiliandikwa kati ya mwaka 700 K.K.(kabla ya kristo) na 608 K.K.(kabla ya kristo) kwa sababu imetajwa katika kitabu cha Yeremi.
Unabii wa Mika huenda na kurudi kati ya hukumu ya Mungu na wokovu wake. Anawalaumu Israeli na Yuda kwa kutowatendea vizuri maskini na kuwa na tamaa (2:2). Anawashutumu manabii wao kuwa ni mafisadi (3:5). Kwa hivyo, Mungu angeharibu miji yao (1: 6 na 3:12) na kuwapeleka utumwani mbali na Israeli na baadaye pia kutoka Yuda. Lakini Mungu pia angekumbuka ahadi yake na kuirudisha idadi ndogo ya waamini (4:6). Mungu pia aliahidi kumtuma kiongozi kutoka Bethlehemu, masihi, ambaye atatawala Israeli na ulimwengu wote (5:2-4). Kitabu cha Mika kinaishia na ukumbusho wa ahadi ya agano la Mungu kwa Ibrahimu na Yakobo. Upendo na rehema ya Mungu vina nguvu zaidi kuliko hasira yake.
Muhtasari:
1. Sura ya 1 na 2 zina sehemu ya kwanza ya hukumu na ukombozi.
2. Sura za 3 hadi 5 zina sehemu ya pili ya hukumu na ukombozi.
3. Sura ya 6 na 7 zina sehemu ya tatu na ya mwisho ya hukumu na ukombozi.