Jer 23:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Jer 23:1-8: 23:1-8 The Lord rebuked the three kings (ch 22 ) and contrasted them with the righteous leader he would place over his people after the Exile. 23:1 Kings in the ancient Near East were often referred to as shepherds . Good shepherds would protect and care for their people, but Judah’s kings scattered their people instead.

a23:1-8►

‏ Jeremiah 23:1

Summary for Jer 23:1-8: 23:1-8 ^a The Lord rebuked the three kings (ch 22 ^b) and contrasted them with the righteous leader he would place over his people after the Exile. 23:1 ^c Kings in the ancient Near East were often referred to as shepherds. Good shepherds would protect and care for their people, but Judah’s kings scattered their people instead.