And the shepherds shall have no way to flee,.... Or, "and flight shall perish from the shepherds" ; though they may attempt it, they shall not be able to accomplish it; neither the dignity of their persons, the greatness of their power, or the abundance of their riches, would make a way for them; their enemies being so numerous, powerful, and watchful:nor the principal of the flock to escape; this was particularly verified in Zedekiah and his princes, Jer 39:4.
The Targum is,"and the house of fugitives shall perish from the kings, and deliverance from the mighty of the people.'' Myerh Nm ownm dbaw "et peribit fuga a pastoribus", V. L.