Matthew Poole and continuators on Ezekiel 37:24

24 And David my servant shall be king over them; and they all shall have one shepherd: they shall also walk in my judgments, and observe my statutes and do them .

See chap. 34.23, 24. 'Tis the Son of David, who was also his Lord, that is here intended.

The M[illegible: 2 letters]siah in his Mediatory Office is Gods Servant, and our Saviour.

Over their hearts, and rule there in spiritual manner.

This King shall be a shepherd, that feeds, not fleeceth the flock; but one chief shepherd, others, that feed an[illegible: 1 letter] rule the flock are so by Commission from him.

It is both declaratory of Duty, and predictive of the Event, and promissory of ability and assistance to keep the holy Commandments of God, Christs Kingdom is that, which by law and precept commandeth Righteousness, and which by Grace, and power strengthens its subiects to this, and so the event is sure, and freest grace makes holiest lives.

Marginal references: Isa. 4[illegible: 1 letter].1[illegible: 1 letter] ▪ Jer. 23.5. and 3[illegible: 1 letter].9. Hos. 3.5. Luk. 1.32.; Ver. 22. Joh. 1[illegible: 1 letter].16.