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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/jit/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/jit/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"