Micah 5:5
And this man shall be the peace, when the Assyrian shall come into our land: and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight principal men.
Context
This verse from Micah Chapter 5 connects to 10 cross-references. The promise of a ruler from Bethlehem Ephrathah — too small to be among the clans of Judah — who will shepherd Israel in the strength of the Lord. He will be peace when Assyria invades. The remnant of Jacob …
Other Translations
And this man shall be our peace. When the Assyrian shall come into our land, and when he shall tread in our palaces, then shall we raise against him seven shepherds, and eight principal men.
And this <FI>one<Fi> hath been peace, Asshur! when he doth come into our land, And when he doth tread in our palaces, We have raised against him seven shepherds, And eight anointed of man.
And this will be our peace: when the Assyrian comes into our country and his feet are in our land, then we will put up against him seven keepers of the flocks and eight chiefs among men.
Cross References
He shall deliver thee in six troubles: yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not:
There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:
Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
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Now therefore, behold, the Lord bringeth up upon them the waters of the river, strong and many, even the king …
Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is …
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his …