John Gill Commentary Ezekiel 34:1

"And the word of Jehovah came unto me, saying," — Ezekiel 34:1 (ASV)

The word of the Lord came to me
The date of this prophecy is not given; however, it seems to have been delivered after the destruction of Jerusalem; the causes of which are mentioned, the sins of the people and their governors, which the prophet is directed to expose: saying :
as follows: