The Prophet Micah, from the Tribe of Judah and born in Moresheth, prophesied from around 778 BC for almost 50 years under the reign of kings Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah of Judah. His predictions included warnings for both the kingdoms of Judah and Israel, foreseeing the downfall of Israel and the hardships faced by Judah due to Assyrian invasions.
One of his notable prophecies was about the birth of the Savior in Bethlehem, emphasizing the eternal nature of the ruler to come. Micah’s relics were discovered in the fourth century AD in Baraphsatia, following a revelation to Bishop Zeuinos of Eleutheropolis.
Known as the “Morasthite,” Micah prophesied during the reigns of Joatham, Ahaz, and Hezekias in the eighth century BC. He predicted the birth of Christ in Bethlehem and foretold the destruction of Jerusalem due to corruption among its leaders. His relics were found during the reign of Emperor Theodosius the Great, alongside those of the Prophet Habakkuk.
Micah rebuked the people for their sins and warned against false prophets. He denounced the vices of the people and foretold the destruction of Samaria and Jerusalem. His prophecy about Bethlehem as the birthplace of the Messiah remains one of his most significant predictions.