Micah 4

Chap. IV. Ver. 1—13.. A prophecy of Messiah’s kingdom.— From the great similitude between the first three verses of this chapter, and the opening verses of the second chapter of Isaiah, it is very natural to suppose that one had reference to the other: and if, as Bishop Lowth thinks, Isaiah was first written, this may fairly be considered as a quotation, though with some little variation; the sacred writers not always aiming, as it should seem, at verbal exactness in their quotations. The kingdom of the Messiah is constantly represented as an establishment of peace, and truth, and righteousness; but truth and righteousness can never be in harmony with practical error or moral evil; hence, He who bears the character of Prince of Peace, sends forth from his mouth a sharp two-edged sword.

The word of God can never be at peace with sin or error, while they remain upon the earth. ((Revelation 19:13-15).) Messiah must and shall reign till both are put beneath his feet.

Notes on the verses

Chap. IV. Ver. 4. And they shall sit, &c.—An expression intimating not only peace, but security.—[The connexion of this prophecy with the close of the preceding chapter shows, that the establishment of the Christian church, in consequence of the abrogation of the Mosaic dispensation, and the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans, were intended. But, though it has in a measure been fulfilling ever since these events, yet its grand accomplishment must still be future.]—Bagster. “; ot Ver. 6. Her that hath.—See this a little amplified, (Zephaniah 3:15). The sense is, that God will bring back the weak and feeble. Compare (Isaiah 40:11).