Michelle
This reading seems like it has alot going on. First it sounds like he is still punishing people but says he will make Jerusalem an immovable rock. Then there is mourning for one who is pierced, which sounds like they are speaking of the time of Jesus, but I can't tell. Then there is cleansing for their many sins, and they are punished by those around them. When the shepherd gets struck and the sheep scatter, this seems to be talking about God and his people being scattered, and that he will keep one-third and will put them through hell in order to refine them into the people he wants them to be. Then, at the end it sounds like all the nations will fight against Jerusalem and plunder them, but then it will be raised up and secured.
If the Lord had not been at our side, we would have perished. We are only saved by God's help and grace.
Julie
I think you summarized it well. I had a little more trouble with this one, but could be because I have read so much this morning.
I think that is a good explanation.
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