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.