Micah 5:1-2

Good News Translation

5 People of Jerusalem, gather your forces!^[a] We are besieged! They are attacking the leader of Israel!

God Promises a Ruler from Bethlehem

^2 (A)The Lord says, “Bethlehem Ephrathah, you are one of the smallest towns in Judah, but out of you I will bring a ruler for Israel, whose family line goes back to ancient times.”