Luke 17:37

“And they answered and said unto him, where, Lord? etc.] That is, either the Pharisees put this question to Christ, who demanded of him when the kingdom of God would come, (<421720>Luke 17:20) or rather the disciples, to whom Christ more especially directed his discourse, (<421722>Luke 17:22) who hearing of the distinction that would be made of persons in these dismal times, ask where it should be; not where the persons would be left, but whither the others would be taken, and by whom: and he said unto them, wheresoever the body is; the carcass of the Jewish nation, as at Jerusalem chiefly, and in whatsoever place: thither will the eagles be gathered together; the Roman army, whose ensign was…”

“Where--shall this occur? Wheresoever, &c.--"As birds of prey scent out the carrion, so wherever is found a mass of incurable moral and spiritual corruption, there will be seen alighting the ministers of divine judgment," a proverbial saying terrifically verified at the destruction of Jerusalem, and many times since, though its most tremendous illustration will be at the world's final day. Next: Luke Chapter 18”

“See the notes at Matthew 24:26. Where, Lord? - Where, or in what direction, shall these calamities come? The answer implies that it would be where there is the most “guilt and wickedness.” Eagles flock where there is prey. So, said he, these armies will flock to the place where there is the most wickedness; and by this their thoughts were directed at once to Jerusalem, the place of eminent wickedness, and the place, therefore, where these calamities might be expected to begin. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Luke 17". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible".…”

“Mat 24:28. Next: Luke Chapter 18”

“17:37 so these signs indicate that the end is near: This clause, which does not appear explicitly in the Greek, explains the significance of the cryptic saying about the vulture.”

“wheresoever: Job 39:29, Job 39:30; Dan 9:26, Dan 9:27; Amo 9:1-4; Zac 13:8, Zac 13:9, Zac 14:2; Mat 24:28; Th1 2:16; Rev 19:17, Rev 19:18 Luke 17:1”