I will surely assemble, O Jacob, all of thee; I will surely gather the remnant of Israel; I will put them together as the sheep of Bozrah, as the flock in the midst of their fold: they shall make great noise by reason of the multitude of men.

MICAH 2:12KJV
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Micah 2:12 (KJV)

What does Micah 2:12 mean?

Micah 2:12 describes God’s promise to gather all of Jacob—that is, the people of Israel—together again, even after judgment. The verse uses the image of sheep gathered safely in a fold, showing that God intends to protect and unite the remnant of Israel despite their scattered state.

In this verse, God is speaking through the prophet Micah to the people of Israel, who have been warned of coming punishment because of their wrongdoing. Despite these warnings, Micah 2:12 shifts to a message of hope, assuring the people that God will not abandon them completely. The verse highlights God’s intention to bring together those who remain faithful, using the picture of a noisy, crowded flock to show the abundance and restoration He promises.

The Hebrew behind Micah 2:12

  • “assemble” (אָסַף, ’asaf) and “gather” (קָבַץ, qavats): Both words are used here for emphasis, showing a strong promise that God will not leave anyone out when He brings His people back together.
  • “remnant” (שְׁאֵרִית, she’erit): This word means those who are left after disaster or judgment. It points to God’s care for even a small group who remain faithful.
  • “sheep” (צֹאן, tson) and “flock” (עֵדֶר, eder): These words underline the image of God’s people as vulnerable but cared for, gathered together for safety.
  • “Bozrah” (בָּצְרָה, Botzrah): Bozrah was a city known for its large flocks, so mentioning it paints a picture of a great number of sheep, suggesting abundance and security.

Why Micah 2:12 matters

  • Micah 2:12 clarifies that God’s judgment is not His final word; He also promises restoration and care for His people.
  • The verse emphasizes that God’s gathering is thorough and intentional, not leaving out even a small remnant.
  • This verse connects to the larger message of Micah, where warnings of judgment are balanced by hope and assurance of God’s faithfulness to His promises.

Where else these words appear

“fold” Hebrew H1699 · used in 2 verses

  • Isaiah 5:17 Then shall the lambs feed after their manner, and the waste places of the fat ones shall strangers eat.

“noise” Hebrew H1949 · used in 6 verses

  • Deuteronomy 7:23 But the LORD thy God shall deliver them unto thee, and shall destroy them with a mighty destruction, until they be destroyed.
  • Ruth 1:19 So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi?
  • 1 Kings 1:45 And Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king in Gihon: and they are come up from thence rejoicing, so that the city rang again. This is the noise that ye have heard.

“Bozrah” Hebrew H1224 · used in 9 verses

  • Genesis 36:33 And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.
  • Isaiah 34:6 The sword of the LORD is filled with blood, it is made fat with fatness, and with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams: for the LORD hath a sacrifice in Bozrah, and a great slaughter in the land of Idumea.
  • Jeremiah 49:13 For I have sworn by myself, saith the LORD, that Bozrah shall become a desolation, a reproach, a waste, and a curse; and all the cities thereof shall be perpetual wastes.

“flock” Hebrew H5739 · used in 34 verses

  • Genesis 29:2 And he looked, and behold a well in the field, and, lo, there were three flocks of sheep lying by it; for out of that well they watered the flocks: and a great stone was upon the well's mouth.
  • Proverbs 27:23 Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.
  • Jeremiah 13:20 Lift up your eyes, and behold them that come from the north: where is the flock that was given thee, thy beautiful flock?