Oracles Against the Nations and the Shepherds of Israel

1. The Holy Bible (NASB 1995)

• Primary text for direct quotations and in-depth study of the prophecies against the nations and the shepherd imagery in Ezekiel.

2. Daniel I. Block, The Book of Ezekiel (NICOT Series, Vols. 1 & 2)

• Offers detailed exegesis on each passage, including chapters 25-34, with a focus on historical context, linguistic detail, and theological application.

3. John B. Taylor, Ezekiel: An Introduction & Commentary (Tyndale Old Testament Commentary)

• A concise commentary suitable for both academic and pastoral settings, offering chapter-by-chapter explanations and thematic discussions.

4. Christopher J. H. Wright, The Message of Ezekiel (The Bible Speaks Today)

• Provides practical and theological reflections on Ezekiel's oracles to the nations (ch. 25-32) and the "Good Shepherd" passages (ch. 33-34).

5. IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament (Edited by John H. Walton, Victor H. Matthews, and Mark W. Chavalas)

• Cultural, historical, and archaeological notes that clarify the backgrounds of Tyre, Egypt, and other nations mentioned in Ezekiel 25-32, as well as leadership metaphors in 33-34.

6. The Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: Old Testament (Edited by John H. Walton)

• Includes visual aids, photographs, maps, and additional background information to help situate Ezekiel's prophecies in their ancient Near Eastern milieu.

7. Bible Atlases & Historical Works (e.g., Holman Bible Atlas)

• Useful for understanding geopolitical details regarding Ammon, Moab, Edom, Philistia, Tyre, and Egypt; also aids in appreciating the geography tied to Ezekiel's "shepherd" imagery.

These sources collectively support the study of Ezekiel 25-34, helping readers engage with the text's judgments against the nations and the renewed emphasis on God as the ultimate Shepherd of His people.