23 And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.

Other Translations of Ezekiel 34:23

New International Version

23 I will place over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he will tend them; he will tend them and be their shepherd.

English Standard Version

23 And I will set up over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he shall feed them: he shall feed them and be their shepherd.

The Message

23 "'I'll appoint one shepherd over them all: my servant David. He'll feed them. He'll be their shepherd.

New King James Version

23 I will establish one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them--My servant David. He shall feed them and be their shepherd.

New Living Translation

23 And I will set over them one shepherd, my servant David. He will feed them and be a shepherd to them.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ezekiel 34:23

Commentary on Ezekiel 34:17-31

(Read Ezekiel 34:17-31)

The whole nation seemed to be the Lord's flock, yet they were very different characters; but he knew how to distinguish between them. By good pastures and deep waters, are meant the pure word of God and the dispensing of justice. The latter verses, 23-31, prophesy of Christ, and of the most glorious times of his church on earth. Under Him, as the good Shepherd, the church would be a blessing to all around. Christ, though excellent in himself, was as a tender plant out of a dry ground. Being the Tree of life, bearing all the fruits of salvation, he yields spiritual food to the souls of his people. Our constant desire and prayer should be, that there may be showers of blessings in every place where the truth of Christ is preached; and that all who profess the gospel may be filled with fruits of righteousness.