Ezekiel 34:23
“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.”
Ezekiel 34:23 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- 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.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- 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.
- DARBYDarby
- 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.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- 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.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And have raised up over them one shepherd, And he hath fed them ; my servant David, He doth feed them, and he is their shepherd,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- "I will place one shepherd over them, my servant David; he will tend them and be their shepherd."
Context: Ezekiel 34
21Because ye have thrust with side and with shoulder, and pushed all the diseased with your horns, till ye have scattered them abroad;
22Therefore will I save my flock, and they shall no more be a prey; and I will judge between cattle and cattle.
23And 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.
24And I the LORD will be their God, and my servant David a prince among them; I the LORD have spoken it.
25And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause the evil beasts to cease out of the land: and they shall dwell safely in the wilderness, and sleep in the woods.
About Ezekiel 34: The Lord, the Shepherd of His Flock
In Ezekiel chapter 34, the Lord rebukes the shepherds of Israel for their failure to take care of His flock, leading to the scattering and suffering of His people. He promises to come and gather His sheep Himself, leading them to green pastures and still waters, and to judge between the fat and the lean sheep. The chapter ends with the Lord affirming His covenant with His people and promising to make a new covenant of peace with them.
Commentary
The image of God as the shepherd of His people is a recurring theme in the Bible, and Ezekiel uses it to both rebuke and comfort the Israelites. The shepherds of Israel, the leaders and rulers of the nation, were responsible for the well-being of their people, but had failed in their duties, leading to their exile and suffering. God promises to come Himself and care for His flock, showing His love and compassion for His people. The judgment against the fat and the lean sheep is a warning to those who have been neglectful or abusive towards their fellow Israelites. The affirmation of the covenant and promise of a new covenant of peace provide hope for a better future for God's people, with Him as their shepherd and guide.