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What does Jeremiah 23:2 mean?

This is what the Lord, Israel's God, says to those shepherds: You scattered my flock, drove them away, and didn't care for them. So now I'm going to deal with you for the evil you've done. Jeremiah 23:2 - Modern Text Bible

(God holds the leaders accountable for neglecting and abusing the people, promising consequences for their actions.)