Isa 56:11 | TNotes | STEP | 56:11 ignorant shepherds: Israel’s leaders did not know how to rule in a godly way (see also Ezek 34:1-6 ). By contrast, the Lord is the faithful Shepherd of his people (Isa 40:11 ). • all following their own path: They had no concern for God or his standards of godly leadership (see also 53:6 ). • personal gain: Cp. 33:15 .

bEzek 34:1-6►

cIsa 40:11►

‏ Isaiah 56:11

56:11 ^a ignorant shepherds: Israel’s leaders did not know how to rule in a godly way (see also Ezek 34:1-6 ^b). By contrast, the Lord is the faithful Shepherd of his people (Isa 40:11 ^c).

• all following their own path: They had no concern for God or his standards of godly leadership (see also 53:6 ^d).

• personal gain: Cp. 33:15 ^e.