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The Lord God of the Spirits Appoints a Man Over the Congregation
Jesus is recognizing that Israel have been ravaged by their enemies neglected and prayed upon by their leaders. They need a faithful divinely appointed leader over them. Hearing all of these verses in the background gives Jesus statement added texture. It's also used to describe the state of Israel under the wicked and neglectful leaders in Ezekiel chapter 34.