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The shepherds shall have no way to flee, nor the principal of the flock to escape.
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No Escape from Judgment
Commentators explain that this verse describes a situation of absolute hopelessness for Judah's leaders. The phrase 'the shepherds shall have no way to flee' is a Hebrew idiom meaning 'flight will perish from them.' It signifies that every possible escape route will be cut off, trapping them completely. John Gill notes this was literally fulfilled when King Zedekiah and his officials were captured while trying to flee Jerusalem.
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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…
16th Century
Protestant
He explains what we have now observed. He had commanded the pastors to howl and the choicest of the flock to roll or prostrate themselves in the du…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the shepherds shall have no way to flee Or, "and flight shall perish from the shepherds" F21 ; though…
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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…
