Mic 4:6-7 | KingComments | STEP | Before Israel can enjoy the glories and blessings under the reign of the Messiah, it must first be gathered from the worldwide scattering and brought back into its own country. The LORD Himself will do the same, Micah says. “In that day” indicates the same period as “the last days” in . Bringing together those who have been driven out is the same picture as in Micah 2 ( ). There it concerns “all of you, Jacob”, the two realms, on the way to peace. Here it is about those who have been scattered and are now represented as having reached peace. In both cases – “the lame” and the “outcast”

‏ Micah 4:6-7

Assembled and Gathered

Before Israel can enjoy the glories and blessings under the reign of the Messiah, it must first be gathered from the worldwide scattering and brought back into its own country. The LORD Himself will do the same, Micah says.

“In that day” indicates the same period as “the last days” in Mic 4:1. Bringing together those who have been driven out is the same picture as in Micah 2 (Mic 2:12-13). There it concerns “all of you, Jacob”, the two realms, on the way to peace. Here it is about those who have been scattered and are now represented as having reached peace. In both cases – “the lame” and the “outcast” – it is about a leftover, a remnant.

A Remnant Becomes a Strong Nation

The sheep are in a bad condition. They will acknowledge that this is the result of their sins and that the LORD had to punish them for it. By this acknowledgment He will not exterminate them further, but will make them a remnant. Then He will increase their numbers and make them strong (Isa 60:22). He will reign over them “in Mount Zion,” the mountain that speaks of God’s grace (Heb 12:22). There is no end to His benevolent reign (Dan 2:44).