For wherever the carcass is, that is where the vultures gather together.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 28. Wheresoever the body, [3] and so forth This seems to have been a proverb or common saying among the Jews. Several of the ancient interpreters, by this body, understand Christ himself, who died for us; and they tell us, that at his second coming the angels and saints, like eagles, with incredible swiftness, will join him at the place of judgment. Witham.—When he shall come to judgment, all, as it were by a natural instinct, shall fly to meet him, and receive their judgment. S. Hilary understands this literally; that where his body shall hang upon the cross, there will he appear in judgment, that is near the valley of Josaphat; in which place the prophet Joel (chapter 3 verse 2,) declares, that the general judgment shall take place. Tirinus.
or, eagles