Micah

Who

Micah of Moresheth, a contemporary of Isaiah.

When

The late eighth century BC.

What it is

Judgment and hope in alternation, aimed at leaders who sold justice and prophets who preached for money.

What to watch for

Its summary of what God requires is three phrases long, and Matthew quotes its line about Bethlehem.

He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?Micah 6:8