John Gill Commentary Jeremiah 25:35

"And the shepherds shall have no way to flee, nor the principal of the flock to escape." — Jeremiah 25:35 (ASV)

And the shepherds shall have no way to flee
Or, "and flight shall perish from the shepherds" ^F21 ; though they may attempt it, they shall not be able to accomplish it; neither the dignity of their persons, the greatness of their power, or the abundance of their riches, would make a way for them; their enemies being so numerous, powerful, and watchful: nor the principal of the flock to escape ;
this was particularly verified in Zedekiah and his princes, (Jeremiah 39:4–6) . The Targum is,

``and the house of fugitives shall perish from the kings, and deliverance from the mighty of the people.''

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FOOTNOTES:

• F21: (Myerh Nm ownm dbaw) "et peribit fuga a pastoribus", V. L. "effugiumperibit", Schmidt; "perfugium", Cocceius.