And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.
I'm going to put one shepherd in charge of them all, and he's going to take care of them, my servant David. He'll be the one feeding them and watching over them as their shepherd.
God promises one perfect leader who will actually care for his people the way they deserve.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Ezekiel, written during the Babylonian exile around the 6th century BC, God rebukes the corrupt leaders of Israel for failing to care for His people, whom He compares to a scattered flock. Through the prophet, God promises to raise up a single, faithful shepherd from the line of King David to guide and protect them, symbolizing restoration and divine leadership. This prophecy reflects God's ongoing covenant with Israel amid their suffering and unfaithfulness.
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