# General Information:

Yahweh continues giving Ezekiel his message to the leaders of Israel.
Yahweh continues speaking of the people of Israel as if they were a flock of sheep. Here he speaks of himself as if he were their shepherd and will take care of them. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# For the Lord Yahweh says this

This can be stated in first person. Alternate translation: "For this is what I, the Lord Yahweh, say" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-123person]])

# Behold!

The word "Behold" here alerts the shepherds to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.

# will seek out

"will look for"