Howl, ye shepherds— See Jeremiah 25:30. By shepherds, as before, are meant the princes and chief men; and, pursuing the same metaphor, the principal of the flock, signify the great and wealthy men of this nation, against whom these judgments are denounced. By a pleasant or precious vessel, is meant a crystal glass, or any other brittle vessel, which is easily broken by falling. Houbigant renders the latter clause, For the days of your slaughter are fulfilled, and ye shall be broken in falling as a precious vessel.
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Jeremiah 25:34
34 Howl, ye shepherds, and cry; and wallow yourselves in the ashes, ye principal of the flock: for the daysc of your slaughter and of your dispersions are accomplished; and ye shall fall like a pleasant vessel.