Micah 1:12

For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good: but evil came down from the LORD unto the gate of Jerusalem.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Micah 1:12

BSB

For the dwellers of Maroth pined for good, but calamity came down from the LORD, even to the gate of Jerusalem.

AKJV

For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good: but evil came down from the LORD to the gate of Jerusalem.

CPDV

For she has been weakened in goodness, who dwells in bitterness. For disaster has descended from the Lord to the gate of Jerusalem.

ERV

For the inhabitant of Maroth waiteth anxiously for good: because evil is come down from the LORD unto the gate of Jerusalem.

NHEB

For the inhabitant of Maroth waits anxiously for good, because evil has come down from the LORD to the gate of Jerusalem.

SMT

For she dwelling in bitterness was anxious for good: but evil came down from Jehovah to the gate of Jerusalem.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Micah 1:12

FortheinhabitantH3427VerbofMarothH4796Proper Name FemininewaitedcarefullyH2342VerbforgoodH2896butevilH7451camedownH3381VerbfromtheLORDH3068Proper NameuntothegateH8179Noun MasculineofJerusalemH3389

Commentary for Micah 1:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Micah 1:12

Summary

Expected good, but evil arrived

Place

Maroth, Jerusalem

Event

Evil descends from Lord

Estimated Time Period

c. 750-700 BC