of the shepherds] Namely, of the governours of Jerusalem, who in stead of being shepherds to feed the people, were ravenous lionesses, Ezek. 19. 2, 3.
the pride of Jordan is spoiled] That is, the proud and numerous nation of the Jewes, likened to the yeerly overflowing of Jordan: whereof see Joshua 3:15. Jeremiah 12:5. &Jeremiah 49:19.