Mic 3:5 | TNotes | STEP | 3:5 The false prophets were among the spiritual leaders of Israel, so they fell under Micah’s accusations. Prophets were supposed to call Israel to the true way, not to send them astray (see Deut 13 , 18 ). These prophets used their gifts to benefit themselves.

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‏ Micah 3:5

3:5 ^a The false prophets were among the spiritual leaders of Israel, so they fell under Micah’s accusations. Prophets were supposed to call Israel to the true way, not to send them astray (see Deut 13 ^b, 18 ^c). These prophets used their gifts to benefit themselves.