Question
Who are the “shepherds” that Yahweh rejected and replaced in Ezekiel’s prophecy?
the leaders in Babylonia
the leaders in Samaria
the leaders in Jerusalem
the leaders in Assyria
the leaders in Babylonia
the leaders in Samaria
the leaders in Jerusalem
the leaders in Assyria
Answers
GPT-4o mini
In Ezekiel's prophecy, particularly in Ezekiel 34, the "shepherds" that Yahweh rejected and replaced refer to the leaders of Israel, specifically the leaders in Jerusalem. This passage criticizes them for their failure to care for the people (the flock) and for leading them astray. Instead of nurturing and protecting the people, these leaders exploited and neglected them. As a result, Yahweh promises to take on the role of the Shepherd Himself and will gather and care for His people.