Mic 5:5 | TNotes | STEP | 5:5 The Assyrians destroyed northern Israel in 722 BC . Sennacherib shut up King Hezekiah of Jerusalem “like a bird in a cage” (Sennacherib’s own words) in 701 BC and devastated over forty-six cities in Judah. The hoped-for deliverer-king did not appear in those days. The Assyrians represent all of Israel’s enemies. • seven rulers ... eight princes: This literary expression indicates that an abundance of leaders will be supplied as needed to lead Israel.

‏ Micah 5:5

5:5 ^a The Assyrians destroyed northern Israel in 722 BC. Sennacherib shut up King Hezekiah of Jerusalem “like a bird in a cage” (Sennacherib’s own words) in 701 BC and devastated over forty-six cities in Judah. The hoped-for deliverer-king did not appear in those days. The Assyrians represent all of Israel’s enemies.

• seven rulers ... eight princes: This literary expression indicates that an abundance of leaders will be supplied as needed to lead Israel.