# My wrath burns against the shepherds "My anger toward the shepherds of my people is as intense as a fire" or "I am very angry with the leaders of my people" # it is the male goats—the leaders—that I will punish Male goats are typically more dominant than female goats. Here "male goats" represents the oppressive leaders of God's people. # Yahweh of hosts will also attend to his flock, the house of Judah "Yahweh of hosts will take care of the house of Judah as a shepherd cares for his sheep" # the house of Judah "Judah" or "the people of Judah" # make them like his warhorse in battle "will cause them to be strong like war horses in battle"