(Read Ezekiel 34:22-24.) God “will raise up one shepherd,” whom he calls “my servant David.” The words “one shepherd” along with the singular use of “servant” imply that the Ruler would not revive a dynasty of kings in David’s line but would be the one permanent heir of David.

20, 21. (a) How is the prophecy about “my servant David” fulfilled? (b) What do Ezekiel’s words about “a covenant of peace” mean for the future?

²⁰ How the prophecy is fulfilled. By calling this Ruler “my servant David,” God pointed prophetically to Jesus, the descendant of David who has the legal right to rule. (Ps. 89:35, 36) When on earth, Jesus proved to be “the fine shepherd,” giving his life “in behalf of the sheep.” (John 10:14, 15) But now he is a heavenly Shepherd. (Heb. 13:20)

2. “My Servant . . . Will Feed Them and Become Their Shepherd” (Ezekiel 34:22-24)

LAST DAYS (1914 C.E.–AFTER ARMAGEDDON)

1. 1914 C.E.​—Jesus, the one with “the legal right” to the Messianic Kingdom, enthroned as King, becoming Shepherd-Ruler

2. 1919 C.E.​—The faithful and discreet slave appointed to shepherd God’s sheep

   Faithful anointed ones brought together under the Messianic King; later united with a great crowd

3. AFTER ARMAGEDDON​—The blessings of the King’s rule will last forever

Return to chapter 8, paragraphs 18-22

3. “One King Will Rule Over All of Them” Forever (Ezekiel 37:22, 24-28)

LAST DAYS (1914 C.E.–AFTER ARMAGEDDON)

1. 1914 C.E.​—Jesus, the one with “the legal right” to the Messianic Kingdom, enthroned as King, becoming Shepherd-Ruler

2. 1919 C.E.​—The faithful and discreet slave appointed to shepherd God’s sheep

   Faithful anointed ones brought together under the Messianic King; later united with a great crowd

3. AFTER ARMAGEDDON​—The blessings of the King’s rule will last forever