Micah 1:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Micah 1:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Micah 1:12 is a verse from the book of Micah in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good: but evil came down from the LORD unto the gate of Jerusalem. inh..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Micah 1:12 — KJV
“For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good: but evil came down from the LORD unto the gate of Jerusalem. inhabitant: Heb. inhabitress waited...: or, was grieved”
— Micah 1:12 (KJV)
Micah 1:12 in Context — About the Book of Micah
Micah alternates judgment and hope with a prophet's precision — predicting both Jerusalem's fall and Bethlehem as Messiah's birthplace seven centuries early. His summary of true religion is unmatched: act justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God.
Cross-References for Micah 1:12
“They that are delivered from the noise of archers in the places of drawing water, there shall they rehearse the righteous acts of the LORD, even the righteous acts toward the inhabitants of his villages in Israel: then shall the people of the LORD go down to the gates. righteous...: Heb. righteousnesses”
Shares key themes with Micah 1:12: inhabitant, down, lord
“Notwithstanding Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, both he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of the LORD came not upon them in the days of Hezekiah. pride: Heb. lifting up”
Shares key themes with Micah 1:12: inhabitant, came, lord
“Now therefore go to, speak to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I frame evil against you, and devise a device against you: return ye now every one from his evil way, and make your ways and your doings good.”
Shares key themes with Micah 1:12: inhabitant, good, evil
“Behold, I am against thee, O inhabitant of the valley, and rock of the plain, saith the LORD; which say, Who shall come down against us? or who shall enter into our habitations? inhabitant: Heb. inhabitress”
Shares key themes with Micah 1:12: inhabitant, down, lord
“And it shall come to pass at that time, that I will search Jerusalem with candles, and punish the men that are settled on their lees: that say in their heart, The LORD will not do good, neither will he do evil. settled: Heb. curded, or, thickened”
Shares key themes with Micah 1:12: good, evil, lord
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