Micah 1:14-16
Amplified Bible
14
Therefore you will give parting gifts
On behalf of Moresheth-gath (Micah’s home);
The houses of Achzib (Place of Deceit) will become a deception
To the kings of Israel.
15
Moreover, I will bring on you
The one who takes possession,
O inhabitant of Mareshah (Prominent Place).
The glory (nobility) of Israel will enter Adullam [seeking refuge].(A)
16
Make yourself bald [in mourning]—shave off your hair
For the children of your delight;
Remain as bald as the eagle,
For your children will be taken from you into exile.
Micah 1:14-16
New International Version
14 Therefore you will give parting gifts(A)
to Moresheth(B) Gath.
The town of Akzib[a](C) will prove deceptive(D)
to the kings of Israel.
15 I will bring a conqueror against you
who live in Mareshah.[b](E)
The nobles of Israel
will flee to Adullam.(F)
16 Shave(G) your head in mourning
for the children in whom you delight;
make yourself as bald as the vulture,
for they will go from you into exile.(H)
Footnotes
- Micah 1:14 Akzib means deception.
- Micah 1:15 Mareshah sounds like the Hebrew for conqueror.
Micah 1:14-16
King James Version
14 Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moreshethgath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel.
15 Yet will I bring an heir unto thee, O inhabitant of Mareshah: he shall come unto Adullam the glory of Israel.
16 Make thee bald, and poll thee for thy delicate children; enlarge thy baldness as the eagle; for they are gone into captivity from thee.
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