Eze 34:16, Mic 4:6-7 | JFB | STEP | 16. In contrast to the unfaithful shepherds ( ). The several duties neglected by them I will faithfully discharge. fat . . . strong —that is, those rendered wanton by prosperity ( ), who use their strength to oppress the weak. Compare , "the fat cattle" ( ). The image is from fat cattle that wax refractory. with judgment —that is, justice and equity, as contrasted with the "force" and "cruelty" with which the unfaithful shepherds ruled the flock ( ).

Ezekiel 34:16

16. In contrast to the unfaithful shepherds (Eze 34:4). The several duties neglected by them I will faithfully discharge.

fat . . . strong—that is, those rendered wanton by prosperity (De 32:15; Jer 5:28), who use their strength to oppress the weak. Compare Eze 34:20, "the fat cattle" (Isa 10:16). The image is from fat cattle that wax refractory.

with judgment—that is, justice and equity, as contrasted with the "force" and "cruelty" with which the unfaithful shepherds ruled the flock (Eze 34:4).

Micah 4:6-7

6. assemble her that halteth—feminine for neuter in Hebrew idiom, "whatever halteth": metaphor from sheep wearied out with a journey: all the suffering exiles of Israel (Eze 34:16; Zep 3:19).

her . . . driven out—all Israel's outcasts. Called "the Lord's flock" (Jer 13:17; Eze 34:13; 37:21).

7. I will make her that halted a remnant—I will cause a remnant to remain which shall not perish.

Lord shall reign . . . in . . . Zion—David's kingdom shall be restored in the person of Messiah, who is the seed of David and at the same time Jehovah (Isa 24:23).

for ever— (Isa 9:6, 7; Da 7:14, 27; Lu 1:33; Re 11:15).