Mic 5:4 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Mic 5:4-5: 5:4-5 Following the Exile, Prince Zerubbabel, a descendant of David, was among the returned exiles and became the focus of Israel’s hopes (see Hag 2:20-23 ). But a greater ruler than Zerubbabel was needed. The leader from Bethlehem would be a source of peace ; Isaiah called him the Prince of Peace (Isa 9:6 ). Only Jesus fits this description.

bHag 2:20-23►

cIsa 9:6►

‏ Micah 5:4

Summary for Mic 5:4-5: 5:4-5 ^a Following the Exile, Prince Zerubbabel, a descendant of David, was among the returned exiles and became the focus of Israel’s hopes (see Hag 2:20-23 ^b). But a greater ruler than Zerubbabel was needed. The leader from Bethlehem would be a source of peace; Isaiah called him the Prince of Peace (Isa 9:6 ^c). Only Jesus fits this description.