Then they will cry to the Lord, but he will not answer them; he will hide his face from them at that time, because they have acted wickedly. (Micah 3:4)
It is time for the rulers of Israel and Judah to know justice, to understand how their choices have had terrible consequences for others.
The rulers have perverted their relationship with the ruled, oppressing them rather than serving them. Instead of seeking justice, the rulers have been sources of injustice.
The rulers' experience of justice will be painful, similar to the pain they have caused. They will cry out to God for help.
God will turn away. It is not suggested, at least here, that God is the source of pain. But in this case God will not intervene. There will be no mercy. The relationship with God was broken when the rulers' broke their relationship with the ruled.
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