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The Leaders and Their Kingdom
Commentators unanimously explain that the 'shepherds' and 'principal of the flock' are not literal herdsmen but metaphors for the nation's leaders: kings, princes, and nobles. The 'pasture' being destroyed represents their entire kingdom—the people, the land, and the source of their wealth and power. The cry is from rulers losing everything.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 25:34–36
18th Century
Theologian
Principal of the flock – that is, noble ones.
Wallow yourselves in the ashes – Rather, roll yourselves on th…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 25:36
19th Century
Bishop
A voice of the cry ... shall be heard.— Here again the insertion of the words in italics is a change for the worse, and r…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 25:36
16th Century
Theologian
He not merely repeats the same thing in other words, but also adds something more grievous: that God would render desolate their pastures. He pursu…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 25:36
17th Century
Pastor
And a voice of the cry of the shepherds Or of the kings, as the Targum: and an howling of the principal of th…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 25:30–38
17th Century
Minister
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…