- In what other prophet does one encounter (virtually) the precise text of Micah 4:1-3?
- Is the parallel prophecy (a) indicative of quoting or (b) both utilizing a common source — or coincidence?
- What is “the end of days” (Micah 4:1)?
- Why would the nations/people “flow” to God’s house?
- What will be the result of judging all peoples (Micah 4:3)?
- Peace, then, will be the consequence of what prior development?
- The traditional description of “security and well being” is cited in Micah 4:4; and it is?
- But — will this mean that all peoples will come to share one (the Jewish) faith (verse 5)?
- Does the prophet assert, then, that peace and security mandate monolithic belief or, rather, common adherence to a universal ethic/morality (or neither)?
- The era of peace will witness what political development for (Israel) Judea?
- Will that era be for a time or for all time (Micah 4:7)?
- Historically, would Micah 4:9-10 indicate prophecy pre 722 B.C.E. (the end of Israel) or even later — with reference to Babylonia?
- Is Micah 4:13 a prediction of Israel’s coming military power — or its security as a result of God’s action?
- Should this chapter be considered one of promise — unlike Micah 1-3?
