Ezekiel 34:2 meaning and explanation

“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe to the shepherds of Israel, who only feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed their flock?

Ezekiel 34:2, Berean Standard Bible

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Ezekiel is a prophet in exile in Babylon, and God directs him to speak against the "shepherds of Israel," the kings, priests and leaders responsible for the people. Their failure is stated plainly: they feed themselves rather than the flock.

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