Ezekiel 34:23
“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.”
King James Version
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One shepherd set over the flock, 'my servant David' — the Messiah, who said 'I am the good shepherd' (John 10:11).
Fulfillment References
John 10:11-14 Luke 1:32 Hebrews 13:20
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
JewishThe Messiah (a future David-like figure) who gathers and tends scattered Israel.
CatholicFulfilled in Jesus, the Good Shepherd — a Davidic descendant who is the one shepherd.
ProtestantJesus claims to be the Good Shepherd (John 10:11) fulfilling this Ezekiel prophecy.
DispensationalThe 'covenant of peace' and physical flourishing (v.25-29) point to the Millennial Kingdom.
AcademicEzekiel's critique of bad shepherds (corrupt leaders) and promise of a good one.
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