control the world and the great empires engaged in “world wars” were becoming a reality. As one of the early prophetic works, Micah lends itself more readily for analysis of the fulfillment of its prophecies. At the outset we must point out the idea of fulfillment which will guide us along our commentary. A prophecy is “fulfilled” when it reaches the goal or produces the fruit intended by God and the prophet. The threats and promises of a prophet are not necessarily fulfilled when the announced “event”