How does Micah describe prophets who say “Peace” for a price?

Micah says prophets cry “Peace” when they have something to eat, but declare war against the one who puts nothing into their mouths. He adds that night will come for them without vision and the sun will go down on the prophets (Micah 3:5–6).

Passage context

In Micah 3:5–7, Yahweh targets prophets who mislead ordinary people by tailoring their messages to what benefits them. When they are fed, they announce “Peace,” but when they are refused, they turn hostile and threaten conflict. These verses sit inside a larger set of accusations in Micah 3 against leadership that harms the community.

Why it matters

Micah 3:5–7 presents Yahweh speaking against certain prophets because they mislead (“make my people to err”). The passage ties their public message to self-interest: when they are “fed,” they announce “Peace,” but when they are not supported, they become hostile toward the one who refused them (verse 5).

Read carefully

A careful answer keeps the immediate passage, the book's argument, and the whole-Bible storyline together, so the question is answered in context instead of as a detached idea.

Keep reading

Start with Micah 3:5-6, then read the surrounding section so the answer stays connected to the passage's flow.