56:9–57:2 · Unfaithful Leaders: The leaders are called “watchmen” (56:10; cf. Isa. 52:8; Ezek. 3:17; 33:7). Leaders, whether civil or religious, charged with responsibility for the people of God are likened to “mute” and greedy dogs (56:10–11)—irresponsible in discharging their responsibility for instructing God’s people and greedy for material gain.The struggle between righteousness and wickedness extends even to Zion. The wicked are those who enjo…
Baker Publishing Group, The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary, by Gary M. Burge