Dating the Oracles of Micah

The first oracle is addressed to the rulers and officials of the people. Allan notes that, since the oracles of this chapter seemingly date to the period of king hezekiah jacob and israel, here must refer to the southern kingdom. Mica describes these leaders in the most arresting imagery, they are savagely tearing his people apart and butchering them like meat to be consumed. Wicked rulers are condemned for their perverted hearts. The actual performance of justice requires a posture of heart towards that which is evil and that which is good, hating the evil and loving the good. This is described in amos chapter five, verse 15: ‘Woe to those who call