Episode 8: Tell it not in Gath
Micah has already foretold the destruction of Samaria (which would happen in his lifetime). He then turns to prophesying against Jerusalem, opening with the words, "Tell it not in Gath" (Micah 1:10). These words would probably have sent a chill down the spines of the people of Judah. To understand why, we need to be reminded of the significance of Gath, and the story of David and Saul.
Micah has already foretold the destruction of Samaria (which would happen in his lifetime). He then turns to prophesying against Jerusalem, opening with the words, "Tell it not in Gath" (Micah 1:10). These words would probably have sent a chill down the spines of the people of Judah. To understand why, we need to be reminded of the significance of Gath, and the story of David and Saul.
