Micah 1:13-16

God's nature demands anger against sin -- Micah 1:13-16: God said, "Get the war chariots ready, you people of Lachish. You led Jerusalem into sin, just as Israel did." Lachish was a strong city about four miles from Micha's home. The army that was there, even with their strong chariots, could not defend the land against the Assyrians. The army of Assyria was being sent by God to punishment His disobedient people. The people in Lachish had trusted in the army instead of God. Now the army will provide no help. In our own self-centeredness we forget about our need for God. As a result of God's judgment upon them Lachish will have nothing left.

The people of Mareshah were important people that ran away from the Assyrians and hid in order to spare their lives. They were like David hiding in the cave of Adullam as he ran from Saul. (1 Samuel 22) It was time to shave their heads and be bald as they started their distress and mourning. They would mourn because their children and other citizens would be taken away into captivity. God did not want to punish the people of Samaria and Judah. He wanted them to obey His laws. But they refused to honor and serve Him. The result was that they would face the severe punishment of which Micah spoke.