Numbers 27:17

Free Bible Version

who will tell them what to do and show them where to go, so that the people of the Lord won't be like sheep without a shepherd.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 5:2

Previously when Saul was our king, you were the one who led the Israelite army into battle. The Lord told you, ‘You will be the shepherd of my people Israel, and you will be their ruler.’”

1 Kings 22:17

So Micaiah answered, “I saw all Israel scattered on the mountains like sheep without a shepherd. The Lord said, ‘These people have no master; let each of them go home in peace.’”

1 Kings 3:7

Now, Lord God, you have made me king in place of my father David. But I am like an inexperienced young boy who doesn't know what to do.

2 Kings 11:8

Surround the king with weapons drawn, and anyone who approaches this line must be killed. Stay close to the king wherever he goes.”

2 Chronicles 1:10

Please give me wisdom and knowledge to lead this people—for who can rule with justice this great people of yours?”

2 Chronicles 18:16

So Micaiah answered, “I saw all Israel scattered on the mountains like sheep without a shepherd. The Lord said, ‘These people have no master; let each of them go home in peace.’”

Ezekiel 34:5

They were scattered because they didn't have a shepherd. When they scattered they were preyed on by all the wild animals for food.

Zechariah 10:2

Household idols give worthless answers, fortune-tellers tell lies, while interpreters of dreams just make things up and offer only false hope. As a result, people wander aimlessly like sheep, suffering because there is no shepherd.

Zechariah 13:7

Wake up, my sword! Attack my shepherd, the man who stands beside me! declares the Lord. Strike the shepherd and the sheep will be scattered, and I will raise my hand against the lambs.

Matthew 10:6

You are to go to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.

Matthew 15:24

“I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel,” Jesus said to the woman.

Matthew 9:36

When he saw the crowds, Jesus was deeply moved with compassion for them, because they were troubled and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Mark 6:34

When Jesus got off the boat he saw a huge crowd, and he felt pity for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began to teach them about many things.

John 10:9

I am the gate. Anyone who comes in through me will be healed. They will be able to come and go, and find the food they need.

Deuteronomy 31:2

he told them, I'm now a hundred and twenty years old. I can't get around like I used to, and the Lord has told me, “You are not to cross the Jordan.”

1 Peter 2:25

At one time you were like sheep who had lost their way, but now you've returned to the Shepherd—the one who watches over you.

1 Samuel 18:13

So Saul sent David away and made him a commander of a thousand soldiers, leading them out and back as part of the army.

1 Samuel 8:20

That way we can be like all the other nations. Our king will rule us, and will lead us when we go out to fight our battles.”