God does more than judge the bad shepherds. He also promises again that he will do something to make things right. He will send a new and better shepherd: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness” (v. 5). In other words, he will be a just and good shepherd for the people. Who is this righteous branch of David? This is none other than Jesus, the Messiah, the “Son of David” (Matt. 9:27).
