Principal of the flock – that is, noble ones.

Wallow yourselves in the ashes – Rather, roll yourselves on th…

Howl, ye shepherds. —The idea of the flock suggested in the “habitation” or “pasture” of Jeremiah 25:30 is here expanded.…

I do not doubt that the Prophet now turns his discourse especially to his own nation, a point which interpreters have not observed, and therefore t…

Howl, you shepherds, and cry The Targum is, "howl, you kings, and cry;" and the rulers and governors of the nations befor…

The Lord has just ground for controversy with every nation and every person, and He will execute judgment on all the wicked. Who can avoid tremblin…

1. Here, he threatens the princes and the nations.

   1. Concerning the people, he foretells the punishment: wail, as if t…