Daniel Whedon 1-10. The shepherds of the people, instead of feeding the flock, were feeding upon the flock, eating the fat (LXX., milk), and living in ease and luxury, while “my sheep” (Ezekiel 34:5, LXX.) were scattered and becoming a prey to wild beasts (surrounding nations). The shepherds of Israel like the contemporary heathen kings who loved to call themselves “shepherds” in their inscriptions have not cared for the sick or lame, but “with rigor have ye ruled over them” (Ezekiel 34:4, R.V.). The... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Ezekiel 34:1-10
1-10. The shepherds of the people, instead of feeding the flock, were feeding upon the flock, eating the fat (LXX., milk), and living in ease and luxury, while “my sheep” (Ezekiel 34:5, LXX.) were scattered and becoming a prey to wild beasts (surrounding nations). The shepherds of Israel like the contemporary heathen kings who loved to call themselves “shepherds” in their inscriptions have not cared for the sick or lame, but “with rigor have ye ruled over them” (Ezekiel 34:4, R.V.). The... read more