A Flock Doomed to Slaughter

Chapters 9-14 are divided into two oracles. Chapters 9-11 comprise the first, while chapters 12-14 comprise the second. Both oracles begin with the promise of judgment on Israel's enemies (9:1-8; 12:1-9). And both oracles point to the One who would come. In the first oracle he is called Israel's "king," "the LORD," and a shepherd (9:9, 14-16;11:4-9). In our study tonight, we will complete the first oracle.