My sheep wandered through all the mountains, and upon every high hill: yea, my flock was scattered upon all the face of the earth, and none did search or seek after them.
God charges the shepherds of Israel not as equals but as under-shepherds accountable to Him, the great Shepherd. Their station and power cannot excuse them from reproof or shield them from judgment if they break faith; indeed, their dignity makes their betrayal of trust the graver sin.
AI summary
Commenting on Ezekiel 34:1-6
Israel's rulers drove the flock into captivity across many nations, and false prophets led them into idolatry on high places. The Lord Himself will seek them out, for He loses none of His elect; but the unfaithful shepherds stand without excuse.
AI summary
every high hill--the scene of their idolatries sanctioned by the rulers. search . . . seek--rather, "seek . . . search." The former is the part of the superior rulers to inquire after: to search out is the duty of the subordinate rulers [JUNIUS].