Shepherds — Shepherds and the principal of the flock, in this place mean civil rulers. A pleasant vessel — Like a crystal glass, or some delicate vessel, which breaks in pieces and cannot again be set together.
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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.