In this chapter we have, I. A prediction of the troubles and distresses of the Jewish nation, Mic. 5:1. II. A promise of the Messiah, and of his kingdom, to support the people of God in the day of these troubles. 1. Of the birth of the Messiah, Mic. 5:2–3. 2. Of his advancement, Mic. 5:4. 3.

Here, as before, we have, I. The abasement and distress of Zion, Mic. 5:1. The Jewish nation, for many years before the captivity, dwindled, and fell into disgrace: Now gather thyself in troops, O daughter of troops! It is either a summons to Zion’s enemies, that had troops at their service, to…

Glorious things are here spoken of the remnant of Jacob, that remnant which was raised of her that halted , and it seems to be that remnant which the Lord our God shall call , on whom the Spirit shall be poured out, the remnant that shall be saved, Rom. 9:27.