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The Failure of the Shepherds
Commentators explain that Israel's leaders, the "shepherds," were condemned not just for passive neglect but for actively harming God's people. They scattered the flock both spiritually into idolatry and literally into exile. Scholars note the imagery of "driving" the flock, which is the opposite of a true shepherd who leads from the front, serving as a solemn warning about the accountability of leadership.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 23:2
18th Century
Theologian
They had scattered them, first spiritually, by leading them into idolatry. Secondly, many had literally been taken to Egypt with Jehoahaz. In Jehoi…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 23:2
19th Century
Bishop
Ye have scattered my flock. —The charge was true literally as well as spiritually. The dispersion of the people in Egypt,…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 23:2–4
19th Century
Preacher
If the under-shepherds do not feed the flock, God himself will do it, for his own redeemed flock shall not be torn by wolves, nor left to perish in…
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John Calvin
On Jeremiah 23:1–3
16th Century
Theologian
Here the Prophet promises the restoration of the Church, but he reminds hypocrites that there was no reason for them on that account to flatter the…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 23:2
17th Century
Pastor
Therefore thus says the Lord God of Israel
The covenant God of that people, who are Called his sheep, and the shee…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 23:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Woe to those who are set to feed God's people but show no concern for doing them good! Here is a word of comfort to the neglected sheep. Though onl…