But actually, they should have been!
Failing to discern the time of their visitation, (the coming of Christ) is what led to all of the nation of Israel's trouble. It proves that the correct interpretation of the scriptures is not a hit and miss affair, and not a thing to be dabbled in,( like the occult) saying, oh maybe this is right, or maybe it's not! It is of vital importance to get it correct. Not only were the shepherds of Israel punished but so were the sheep, and it continues to this day.
Certainly there is only one true interpretation of prophesy (and parables) - which is known to the Author and revealed according to His will in the appropriate time and place:
If anyone on this forum believes he has insight to a particular passage, I could not think of a better place to come and present that insight and ask for advise than here, among known members of the body of Christ.