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The parable about shepherds and sheep continues.

flock meant for the slaughter, for those who dealt in sheep.

AT: "flock of sheep that was intended for slaughter."

staffs

Staffs are wooden sticks used for various purposes, including directing sheep. Staffs may have different types of hooks on the ends.

Favor

Various versions also translate the Hebrew word in this text as "grace" and "beauty."

Unity

This is the idea of brotherhood between the two parts of Israel, the northern kingdom and the southern kingdom.

I grew tired of the sheep owners

AT:"I could no longer tolerate the sheep owners who had hired me."

despised

hated, detested.