Shepherds - Men like Ezra, Nehemiah, and the Maccabees, raised up especially by God. It is a revocation of the promise made to David ([Refer…

I will set up shepherds ... — These words imply, in one sense, a return to the theocracy, the breaking off the hereditary successi…

If the under-shepherds do not feed the flock, God himself will do it, for his own redeemed flock shall not be torn by wolves, nor left to perish in…

He confirms the promise, for he would give them faithful and true pastors, who would perform their office as they should; for it would not be enoug…

And I will set shepherds over them, which shall feed them Good shepherds, rulers and governors, that shall rule them with…

Woe to those who are set to feed God's people but show no concern for doing them good! Here is a word of comfort to the neglected sheep. Though onl…

1. Here he threatens punishment.

   First, he mentions the threat against the shepherds: I shall visit. As it says above…