Parallel Verses New International Version And he will be our peace when the Assyrians invade our land and march through our fortresses. We will raise against them seven shepherds, even eight commanders, King James Bible And this man shall be the peace, when the Assyrian shall come into our land: and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight principal men. Darby Bible Translation And this [man] shall be Peace. When the Assyrian shall come into our land, and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight princes of men. World English Bible He will be our peace when Assyria invades our land, and when he marches through our fortresses, then we will raise against him seven shepherds, and eight leaders of men. Young's Literal Translation And this one hath been peace, Asshur! when he doth come into our land, And when he doth tread in our palaces, We have raised against him seven shepherds, And eight anointed of man. Micah 5:5 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleAnd this man shall be the peace - This clause should be joined to the preceding verse, as it finishes the prophecy concerning our blessed Lord, who is the Author and Prince of Israel; and shall finally give peace to all nations, by bringing them under his yoke. When the Assyrian shall come - This is a new prophecy, and relates to the subversion of the Assyrian empire. Then shall we raise against him seven shepherds - Supposed to mean the seven Maccabees, Mattathias, and his five sons, and Hyrcanus, the son of Simon. Eight principal men - Eight princes, the Asmonean race; beginning with Aristobulus, and ending with Herod, who was married to Mariamne. - Sharpe. Perhaps seven and eight are a definite for an indefinite number, as Ecclesiastes 11:2; Job 5:19. The prophet means the chiefs of the Medes and Babylonians, the prefects of different provinces who took Nineveh, whose number may have been what is here specified. - Newcome. Calmet considers this as referring to the invasion of Judea by Cambyses, when the Lord raised up against him the seven magi. He of them who passed for king of the Persians was the Smerdis of Herodotus, the Oropastes of Trogus, and the Artaxerxes of Ezra. These magi were put to death by seven Persian chiefs; who, having delivered the empire from them, set one of themselves, Darius, the son of Hystaspes, upon the throne. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge this. Luke 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. when the. then. Zechariah 1:18-21 Then lifted I up my eyes, and saw, and behold four horns... seven. Job 5:19 He shall deliver you in six troubles: yes, in seven there shall no evil touch you. Proverbs 6:16 These six things does the LORD hate: yes, seven are an abomination to him: principal men. Heb. princes of men. Library 'A Dew from the Lord''The remnant of Jacob shall be in the midst of many people as a dew from the Lord, that tarrieth not for man, nor waiteth for the sons of men.'--MICAH v. 7. The simple natural science of the Hebrews saw a mystery in the production of the dew on a clear night, and their poetic imagination found in it a fit symbol for all silent and gentle influences from heaven that refreshed and quickened parched and dusty souls. Created by an inscrutable process in silence and darkness, the dewdrops lay innumerable … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Whether this is a Good Definition of Eternity, "The Simultaneously-Whole and Perfect Possession of Interminable Life"? The Song of Solomon. Covenanting Provided for in the Everlasting Covenant. Cross References Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests." Ephesians 2:14 For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility, Colossians 1:20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross. Isaiah 8:7 therefore the Lord is about to bring against them the mighty floodwaters of the Euphrates-- the king of Assyria with all his pomp. It will overflow all its channels, run over all its banks Isaiah 8:8 and sweep on into Judah, swirling over it, passing through it and reaching up to the neck. Its outspread wings will cover the breadth of your land, Immanuel!" Isaiah 9:6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 10:24 Therefore this is what the Lord, the LORD Almighty, says: "My people who live in Zion, do not be afraid of the Assyrians, who beat you with a rod and lift up a club against you, as Egypt did. Jump to Previous Anointed Asshur Assyria Assyrian Chiefs Citadels Country Eight Flocks Fortresses Invades Keepers Leaders Marches Palaces Peace Princes Principal Raise Raised Seven Shepherds Soil Tramples Tread TreadsJump to Next Anointed Asshur Assyria Assyrian Chiefs Citadels Country Eight Flocks Fortresses Invades Keepers Leaders Marches Palaces Peace Princes Principal Raise Raised Seven Shepherds Soil Tramples Tread TreadsLinks Micah 5:5 NIVMicah 5:5 NLT Micah 5:5 ESV Micah 5:5 NASB Micah 5:5 KJV Micah 5:5 Bible Apps Micah 5:5 Biblia Paralela Micah 5:5 Chinese Bible Micah 5:5 French Bible Micah 5:5 German Bible Micah 5:5 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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