Mic 7:11-13 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Mic 7:11-12: 7:11-12 That day includes (1) 538 BC , when Israel began to return from exile in Babylon (see Ezra 1–2 ); and (2) the final restoration of God’s people (see Amos 9:11-15 ). As the nations flow to a renewed Israel, God’s purposes through Abraham will be fulfilled (Gen 12:3 ).

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bEzra 1–2►

cAmos 9:11-15►

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fDeut 4:29►

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‏ Micah 7:11-13

Summary for Mic 7:11-12: 7:11-12 ^a That day includes (1) 538 BC, when Israel began to return from exile in Babylon (see Ezra 1–2 ^b); and (2) the final restoration of God’s people (see Amos 9:11-15 ^c). As the nations flow to a renewed Israel, God’s purposes through Abraham will be fulfilled (Gen 12:3 ^d).
7:13 ^e Before their restoration, Israel must be disciplined (Deut 4:29 ^f; 28:37 ^g, 48 ^h, 63 ⁱ; 30:1-6 ^j).

• empty and desolate: The people’s intransigent wickedness brought on God’s judgments.