Mikha 2:13

2:13 The one who can break through barriers will lead them out ¹ 

they will break out, pass through the gate, and leave. ² 

Their king will advance ³  before them,

The Lord himself will lead them. ⁴ 

[2:13]  ¹ tn Heb “the one who breaks through goes up before them.” The verb form is understood as a perfect of certitude, emphasizing the certainty of this coming event.

[2:13]  ² tn The three verb forms (a perfect and two preterites with vav [ו] consecutive) indicate certitude.

[2:13]  sn The “fold” from which the sheep/people break out is probably a reference to their place of exile.

[2:13]  ³ tn The verb form (a preterite with vav [ו] consecutive) indicates certitude.

[2:13]  ⁴ tn Heb “the Lord [will be] at their head.”