The Kingdom Shall Come Micah 4:8

Micah prophesied of the reassembling of the “halt, driven out and afflicted” of the nation of Israel. He told how God would make a “remnant” from those who were lame and a “strong nation” from those who were “cast far off”. When this happens, “the LORD shall reign over them in mount Zion from henceforth, even for ever.” In chapter four and verse eight of his prophesy, Micah shares how “the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem” where we read:

And you, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter of Zion, unto you shall it come, even the first dominion; the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem.

The verse begins, “And you, O tower of the flock, the strong hold of the daughter of Zion, unto you shall it come, even the first dominion;” As the words of the LORD continue through Micah, he employs the Hebrew phrase “Migdal Eder, Migdal Eder” which translated is “And you, O tower” which refers to an “elevated stage, pulpit or raised bed” “of the flock” or “herd”. In keeping with the reference to people being like a flock, the “tower” would be the watching point from which the shepherd would take oversight. This is a reference to “the strong hold” or “ophel” which means “hill, mound, or impregnable fort” “of Zion” which we learned in earlier lessons means “parched place” and is another name for Jerusalem. Micah said, “unto you it shall come” which means “will arrive or bring”, and then he answers what the “it” is with “even the first dominion” which is a reference to the “primary and former rule and reign” which was known in the time of King David. When the regathering and assembling of the nation of Israel is fulfilled, the glory of their “dominion” will be restored to that of the former days.

The verse continues, “the kingdom shall come to the daughter of Jerusalem.” Micah continued, “the kingdom” which refers to the “dominion, reign and sovereignty” “shall come” or “enter, come or go in” “to the daughter of Jerusalem” which means “the offspring of the teachings of peace”. The idea is that dominion and rule shall come to Jerusalem, and the Great Shepherd will be there to govern over it.

As we ponder these words of Micah, we may allow ourselves to see the fulfillment of this prophesy through our mind's eye. As we think about the regathering of the people of Israel and their position within the world, we can see how Jerusalem will be a center-point of rule for the Great King. This King is like Jesus who watches over His flock, the church, within the world. He reigns on high and may take dominion over the Earth any time He chooses. When the millennial age comes, He shall rule and have dominion from Jerusalem, and the entire world shall be subject unto Him. Until that time, He has rule over the church, and as He watches, so to speak, from His tower over us, we may know that our Great Shepherd has not only our provision but our protection within eyes.

Next time Micah asks why the people “cry out aloud”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

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