Micah 5:4-6
The Message
2-4 But you, Bethlehem, David’s country,
the runt of the litter—
From you will come the leader
who will shepherd-rule Israel.
He’ll be no upstart, no pretender.
His family tree is ancient and distinguished.
Meanwhile, Israel will be in foster homes
until the birth pangs are over and the child is born,
And the scattered brothers come back
home to the family of Israel.
He will stand tall in his shepherd-rule by God’s strength,
centered in the majesty of God-Revealed.
And the people will have a good and safe home,
for the whole world will hold him in respect—
Peacemaker of the world!
5-6 And if some bullying Assyrian shows up,
invades and violates our land, don’t worry.
We’ll put him in his place, send him packing,
and watch his every move.
Shepherd-rule will extend as far as needed,
to Assyria and all other Nimrod-bullies.
Our shepherd-ruler will save us from old or new enemies,
from anyone who invades or violates our land.
Micah 5:4-6
New International Version
4 He will stand and shepherd his flock(A)
in the strength of the Lord,
in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God.
And they will live securely, for then his greatness(B)
will reach to the ends of the earth.
5 And he will be our peace(C)
when the Assyrians invade(D) our land
and march through our fortresses.
We will raise against them seven shepherds,
even eight commanders,(E)
6 who will rule[a] the land of Assyria with the sword,
the land of Nimrod(F) with drawn sword.[b](G)
He will deliver us from the Assyrians
when they invade our land
and march across our borders.(H)
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