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Wail, you shepherds, and cry; and wallow [in ashes], you principal of the flock; for the days of your slaughter and of your dispersions are fully come, and you shall fall like a goodly vessel.
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Judgment Begins with the Leaders
Commentators unanimously identify the "shepherds" and "principal of the flock" as the nation's rulers, nobles, and wealthy elite. The prophecy specifically calls them to wail and mourn because the time for judgment has arrived, and they will be the first to face slaughter and dispersion. Their leadership positions will offer no protection.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Principal of the flock – that is, noble ones.
Wallow yourselves in the ashes – Rather, roll yourselves on th…
19th Century
Anglican
Howl, ye shepherds. —The idea of the flock suggested in the “habitation” or “pasture” of Jeremiah 25:30 is here expanded.…
16th Century
Protestant
I do not doubt that the Prophet now turns his discourse especially to his own nation, a point which interpreters have not observed, and therefore t…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Howl, you shepherds, and cry The Targum is, "howl, you kings, and cry;" and the rulers and governors of the nations befor…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, he threatens the princes and the nations.
Concerning the people, he foretells the punishment: wail, as if t…
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