Micah 1:1–7:20

Micah

Micah as a chiasm

David A. Dorsey, The Literary Structure of the Old Testament

  1. A
    Coming defeat and destruction1:1–16
  2. B
    Corruption of the people2:1–13
  3. C
    Corruption of leaders3:1–12
  4. X
    Glorious future restoration under Yahweh's own strong and righteous rule4–5
  5. C′
    Corruption of leaders6Yahweh's provision of good leaders in past and Yahweh's requirements as Israel's divine ruler
  6. B′
    Corruption of the people7:1–7
  7. A′
    Future reversal of defeat and destruction7:8–20