independently of what the LORD might have in mind as expressed in the words of Micah, they will take the initiative and will raise armed leaders who will protect their own land and borders. Micah had announced one deliverer from the LORD; the false prophets announce seven or eight saviors. Micah had stated that the savior would proceed “in the strength of the LORD” (v. 4), like David going to battle against Goliath; the false prophets answer back with seven chieftains who will deliver them and will
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