of paper exactly match each other) the dimensions of the offences.1 This ‘comfort’ is God himself visiting his people, stepping into history to rescue and restore, which he does in three spectacular and comforting ways. He reveals his glory in bringing his exiled people home (vv. 3–5). He demonstrates his faithfulness by fulfilling his promised word (vv. 6–8). He shepherds his flock, as he exercises on their behalf both his sovereign power and his detailed personal care (vv. 9–11). The shepherd-king