Micah 1:12 · KJV

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

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁰Declare ye it not at Gath, weep ye not at all: in the house of Aphrah roll thyself in the dust.

¹¹Pass ye away, thou inhabitant of Saphir, having thy shame naked: the inhabitant of Zaanan came not forth in the mourning of Beth-ezel; he shall receive of you his standing.

¹²For the inhabitant of Maroth waited carefully for good: but evil came down from the LORD unto the gate of Jerusalem.

¹³O thou inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift beast: she is the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee.

¹⁴Therefore shalt thou give presents to Moresheth-gath: the houses of Achzib shall be a lie to the kings of Israel.

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Reflection Questions

What does waiting for good look like in your life?

How do you respond when evil seems to prevail?

When have you felt your hopes dashed unexpectedly?

Life Application

hope

Identify areas in your life where you are waiting for good and remain steadfast in prayer.

faith

Consider how you can be a source of hope for others facing difficult times.

Places in This Verse

Maroth

Maroth is a town in Judah, symbolizing a place of longing for good amidst impending judgment.

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