Micah 5 - the David´s son who will shepherd-rule Israel

Micah lived during the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah of Judah. In verse 1 we read that the king of Israel is humiliated:

1 But for now, prepare for the worst, victim daughter!
    The siege is set against us.
They humiliate Israel’s king,
    slapping him around like a rag doll.

However there is hope because there will be a king who will rule Israel as a shepherd that defends the people of the Lord.

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But you, Bethlehem, David’s country,
    the runt of the litter—
From you will come the leader
    who will shepherd-rule Israel.
He’ll be no upstart, no pretender.
    His family tree is ancient and distinguished.
Meanwhile, Israel will be in foster homes
    until the birth pangs are over and the child is born,
And the scattered brothers come back
    home to the family of Israel.
He will stand tall in his shepherd-rule by God’s strength,
    centered in the majesty of God-Revealed.
And the people will have a good and safe home,
    for the whole world will hold him in respect—
    Peacemaker of the world!
    
We Christians understand that Jesus is the One who will shepherd-rule Israel. Reading Micah 5 we have the impression of a king that will defend and rule over other nations:

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And if some bullying Assyrian shows up,
    invades and violates our land, don’t worry.
We’ll put him in his place, send him packing,
    and watch his every move.
Shepherd-rule will extend as far as needed,
    to Assyria and all other Nimrod-bullies.
Our shepherd-ruler will save us from old or new enemies,
    from anyone who invades or violates our land.

However, did Jesus defend Israel from the Romans at his time? Was Jesus humiliated? Yes, Jesus was humiliated much more than the kings of Israel at Micah's days. we believe that Jesus resurrected from the death, and in doing so, He had victory over an enemy that is far greater than the Romans. In a way, Jesus won over the Romans. Rome persecuted Christians but after some centuries decided that it was foolish to stay against the Messiah.