Numbers 27:17

Easy To Read Version

I pray that the Lord will choose a leader that will lead them out of this land and bring them into the new land. Then the Lord’s people will not be like sheep without a shepherd.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 5:2

Even when Saul was our king, you were the one who led us into battle. And you were the one who brought Israel back home from war. And the Lord himself said to you, ‘You will be the shepherd of my people, the Israelites. You will be the ruler over Israel.’”

1 Kings 22:17

So Micaiah answered, “I can see what will happen. The army of Israel will be scattered over the hills. They will be like sheep without anyone to lead them. This is what the Lord says, ‘These men have no leader. They should go home and not fight.’”

1 Kings 3:7

Lord my God, you have allowed me to be the king in my father’s place. But I am like a little child. I do not have the wisdom I need to do the things I must do.

2 Kings 11:8

You must stay with King Joash any time he goes any place. The whole group must surround the king. Each guard must have his weapon in his hand. And you must kill any person that comes too close to you.”

2 Chronicles 1:10

Now give me wisdom and knowledge so I can lead these people in the right way. No one can rule these people without your help!”

2 Chronicles 18:16

Then Micaiah said, “I saw all the people of Israel scattered on the mountains. They were like sheep without a shepherd. The Lord said, ‘They have no leader. Let each person go home safely.’”

Ezekiel 34:5

“‘And now the sheep are scattered because there was no shepherd. They became food for every wild animal. So they were scattered.

Zechariah 10:2

People use their little statues and magic to learn the things that will happen in the future—but that is all useless. Those people see visions and tell about their dreams, but it is nothing but worthless lies. So the people are like sheep wandering here and there crying for help—but there is no shepherd to lead them.

Zechariah 13:7

The Lord All-Powerful says, “Sword, hit the shepherd! Hit my friend! Hit the shepherd and the sheep will run away. And I will punish those little ones.

Matthew 10:6

But go to the people of Israel (the Jews). They are like sheep that are lost.

Matthew 15:24

Jesus said, “God sent me only to the lost people {\cf2\super [213]} of Israel (the Jews).”

Matthew 9:36

Jesus saw the many people and felt sorry for them. Jesus felt sorry for the people because the people were worried and helpless. The people were like sheep without a shepherd to lead them.

Mark 6:34

When Jesus arrived there, he saw many people waiting. Jesus felt sorry for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd \{to care for them\}. So Jesus taught the people many things.

John 10:9

I am the gate. The person that enters through me will be saved. That person will be able to come in and go out. He will find everything he needs.

Deuteronomy 31:2

Moses said to them, “I am now 120 years old. I can’t lead you any more. The Lord said to me: ‘You will not go across the Jordan River.’

1 Peter 2:25

You were like sheep that went the wrong way. But now you have come back to the Shepherd and Protector of your lives.

1 Samuel 18:13

Saul sent David away from him. Saul made David a commander over 1,000 soldiers. David led the soldiers in battle.

1 Samuel 8:20

Then we will be the same as all the other nations. Our king will lead us. He will go before us and fight our battles.”