Principal of the flock – that is, noble ones.

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

He explains what we have now observed. He had commanded the pastors to howl and the choicest of the flock to roll or prostrate themselves in the du…

And the shepherds shall have no way to flee
Or, "and flight shall perish from the shepherds" ^F21 ; though…

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…