Jer 23:3-4 | TNotes | STEP | 23:3 As a good shepherd, the Lord would gather the exiles and place them in their own sheepfold , the land of Judah. There, they would be fruitful and increase in number (cp. Gen 1:28 ; 17:6-8 ).

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‏ Jeremiah 23:3-4

23:3 ^a As a good shepherd, the Lord would gather the exiles and place them in their own sheepfold, the land of Judah. There, they would be fruitful and increase in number (cp. Gen 1:28 ^b; 17:6-8 ^c).
23:4 ^d Once the people were back in Judah (23:3 ^e), the Lord would appoint responsible shepherds. As good leaders, they would care for the people.