Micah 3:1

This second oracle begins like the first and third ones, with a summons to hear the prophet’s message (cf. Micah 1:2; Micah 6:1). The initial "And I said" ties this oracle to the preceding one and provides continuity. Micah asked rhetorically if it was not proper for Israel’s rulers to practice justice (fairness, equity). It was not only proper, but it was essential. Again, Jacob and Israel are synonyms for all 12 tribes (cf. Micah 1:5; et al.).