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They were scattered, because there was no shepherd; and they became food to all the animals of the field, and were scattered.
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Leaders' Heavy Responsibility
All commentators agree that the scattering and suffering of the people are directly attributed to the failure of their leaders. Charles Ellicott notes that while the people had their own sins, the leaders' evil example and neglect were the primary cause. Matthew Henry adds that no rank or office exempts a leader from God's rebuke for neglecting their duty.
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Ezekiel
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19th Century
Anglican
They were scattered, because ...—The calamities of the people are attributed to the fault of the rulers, not because the …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
No good one; there were shepherds, but they were idol shepherds, goo…
Presbyterian
The people became as sheep without a shepherd, were given up as prey to their enemies, and the land was utterly desolated. No rank or office can ex…
