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Ezekiel 34:2-10 Destruction of Edom and Restoration of Israel

2 “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel; prophesy and say to them: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Woe to the shepherds of Israel who only take care of themselves! Should not shepherds take care of the flock?

3 You eat the curds, clothe yourselves with the wool and slaughter the choice animals, but you do not take care of the flock.

4 You have not strengthened the weak or healed the sick or bound up the injured. You have not brought back the strays or searched for the lost. You have ruled them harshly and brutally.

5 So they were scattered because there was no shepherd, and when they were scattered they became food for all the wild animals.

6 My sheep wandered over all the mountains and on every high hill. They were scattered over the whole earth, and no one searched or looked for them.

7 “‘Therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the Lord:

8 As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, because my flock lacks a shepherd and so has been plundered and has become food for all the wild animals, and because my shepherds did not search for my flock but cared for themselves rather than for my flock,

9 therefore, O shepherds, hear the word of the Lord:

10 This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am against the shepherds and will hold them accountable for my flock. I will remove them from tending the flock so that the shepherds can no longer feed themselves. I will rescue my flock from their mouths, and it will no longer be food for them.

Cross References for Ezekiel 34:2-10

Ezekiel 33:24 - “Son of man, the people living in those ruins in the land of Israel are saying, ‘Abraham was on... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:24 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:24

2 Corinthians 12:14 - Now I am ready to visit you for the third time, and I will not be a burden to you, because what... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:14 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 12:14

Matthew 24:45 - “Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of the servants i... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:45 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:45

John 21:15-17 - Jesus Reinstates Peter When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of ... Click to read the verse John 21:15-17 Click to read the verse John 21:15-17

1 Peter 5:2-4 - Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must,... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:2-4 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:2-4

John 10:11-12 - “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. Click to read the verse John 10:11-12 Click to read the verse John 10:11-12

Isaiah 40:11 - He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 40:11

Acts 20:29 - I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. Click to read the verse Acts 20:29 Click to read the verse Acts 20:29

1 Samuel 2:29 - Why do you scorn my sacrifice and offering that I prescribed for my dwelling? Why do you honor ... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:29 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 2:29

Jeremiah 2:8 - The priests did not ask, ‘Where is the Lord?’ Those who deal with the law did not know me; the ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:8 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:8

Jude 1:12 - These men are blemishes at your love feasts, eating with you without the slightest qualm—shephe... Click to read the verse Jude 1:12 Click to read the verse Jude 1:12

Zechariah 10:3 - “My anger burns against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders; for the Lord Almighty wil... Click to read the verse Zechariah 10:3 Click to read the verse Zechariah 10:3

Ezekiel 13:19 - You have profaned me among my people for a few handfuls of barley and scraps of bread. By lying... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:19 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:19

Romans 16:18 - For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and fl... Click to read the verse Romans 16:18 Click to read the verse Romans 16:18

2 Peter 2:3 - In their greed these teachers will exploit you with stories they have made up. Their condemnati... Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:3 Click to read the verse 2 Peter 2:3

Jeremiah 3:15 - Then I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and underst... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:15 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 3:15

2 Samuel 5:2 - In the past, while Saul was king over us, you were the one who led Israel on their military cam... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:2 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 5:2

Acts 20:26 - Therefore, I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of all men. Click to read the verse Acts 20:26 Click to read the verse Acts 20:26

2 Samuel 7:7 - Wherever I have moved with all the Israelites, did I ever say to any of their rulers whom I com... Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:7 Click to read the verse 2 Samuel 7:7

1 Chronicles 17:6 - Wherever I have moved with all the Israelites, did I ever say to any of their leaders whom I co... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 17:6 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 17:6

Psalms 78:71-72 - from tending the sheep he brought him to be the shepherd of his people Jacob, of Israel his inh... Click to read the verse Psalms 78:71-72 Click to read the verse Psalms 78:71-72

Zephaniah 3:3-4 - Her officials are roaring lions, her rulers are evening wolves, who leave nothing for the morning. Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:3-4 Click to read the verse Zephaniah 3:3-4

Zechariah 11:17 - “Woe to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May the sword strike his arm and his rig... Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:17 Click to read the verse Zechariah 11:17

Micah 3:1-3 - Leaders and Prophets Rebuked Then I said, “Listen, you leaders of Jacob, you rulers of the hous... Click to read the verse Micah 3:1-3 Click to read the verse Micah 3:1-3

Jeremiah 23:1 - The Righteous Branch “Woe to the shepherds who are destroying and scattering the sheep of my pa... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:1 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 23:1

Jeremiah 12:10 - Many shepherds will ruin my vineyard and trample down my field; they will turn my pleasant fiel... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 12:10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 12:10

Matthew 24:48-51 - But suppose that servant is wicked and says to himself, ‘My master is staying away a long time,’ Click to read the verse Matthew 24:48-51 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:48-51

Jeremiah 10:21 - The shepherds are senseless and do not inquire of the Lord; so they do not prosper and all thei... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 10:21 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 10:21

Micah 3:11-12 - Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets tell fortunes fo... Click to read the verse Micah 3:11-12 Click to read the verse Micah 3:11-12

Ezekiel 13:3 - This is what the Sovereign Lord says: Woe to the foolish prophets who follow their own spirit a... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:3 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 13:3

Ezekiel 34:10 - This is what the Sovereign Lord says: I am against the shepherds and will hold them accountable... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:10 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:10

Luke 12:42-46 - The Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge o... Click to read the verse Luke 12:42-46 Click to read the verse Luke 12:42-46

Luke 20:46-47 - “Beware of the teachers of the law. They like to walk around in flowing robes and love to be gr... Click to read the verse Luke 20:46-47 Click to read the verse Luke 20:46-47

John 10:1-2 - The Shepherd and His Flock “I tell you the truth, the man who does not enter the sheep pen by t... Click to read the verse John 10:1-2 Click to read the verse John 10:1-2

Ezekiel 34:8-10 - As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, because my flock lacks a shepherd and so has ... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:8-10 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 34:8-10

John 10:8 - All who ever came before me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. Click to read the verse John 10:8 Click to read the verse John 10:8