Zechariah 11A previous vision had predicted what things were going to be like under the Grecian empire. Now, Zechariah looks even further into the future and sees the land under the control of Rome, particularly during the time of Christ. The original three shepherds (prophet, priest and king) have been replaced by a foolish, worthless shepherd (Herod, puppet to Caesar). He has broken the covenant, and with it the two staffs (God’s favor, and Israel’s union). Eventually, the foolish shepherd abandons his job, and his severance pay is 30 pieces of silver (the exact amount paid to Judas for his betrayal). He threw the money to the potter – an image that speaks of God’s sovereign plan – which he is going to fulfill.
LORD, we are grateful that our true shepherd will never abandon us, and he will never be replaced.
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