Numbers 27:17

God's Word

who will lead them in and out ⌞of battle⌟ so that the Lord’s community will not be like sheep without a shepherd.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 5:2

“Even in the past when Saul ruled us, you were the one who led Israel in battle. The Lord has said to you, ‘You will be shepherd of my people Israel, the leader of Israel.’ ”

1 Kings 22:17

So Micaiah said, “I saw Israel’s troops scattered in the hills like sheep without a shepherd. The Lord said, ‘These ⌞sheep⌟ have no master. Let each one go home in peace.’ ”

1 Kings 3:7

“Lord my God, although I’m young and inexperienced, you’ve made me king in place of my father David.

2 Kings 11:8

Surround the king. Each man should have his weapons in his hand. Kill anyone who tries to break through your ranks. Stay with the king wherever he goes.”

2 Chronicles 1:10

Give me wisdom and knowledge so that I may lead these people. After all, who can judge this great people of yours?”

2 Chronicles 18:16

So Micaiah said, “I saw Israel’s troops scattered in the hills like sheep without a shepherd. The Lord said, ‘These sheep have no master. Let each one go home in peace.’ ”

Ezekiel 34:5

So they were scattered because there was no shepherd. When they were scattered, they became food for every wild animal.

Zechariah 10:2

The idols speak lies. The fortunetellers see false visions. They speak about false dreams. They give useless comfort. That is why people wander around like sheep. They are troubled because there is no shepherd.

Zechariah 13:7

“Arise, sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is my friend,” declares the Lord of Armies. “Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered. Then I will turn my hand against the little ones.”

Matthew 10:6

Instead, go to the lost sheep of the nation of Israel.

Matthew 15:24

Jesus responded, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the nation of Israel.”

Matthew 9:36

When he saw the crowds, he felt sorry for them. They were troubled and helpless like sheep without a shepherd.

Mark 6:34

When Jesus got out of the boat, he saw a large crowd and felt sorry for them. They were like sheep without a shepherd. So he spent a lot of time teaching them.

John 10:9

I am the gate. Those who enter the sheep pen through me will be saved. They will go in and out of the sheep pen and find food.

Deuteronomy 31:2

“I’m 120 years old now, and I’m not able to lead you anymore. Besides, the Lord has told me that I cannot cross the Jordan River.

1 Peter 2:25

You were like lost sheep. Now you have come back to the shepherd and bishop of your lives.

1 Samuel 18:13

So he kept David away. He made David captain of a regiment. David led the troops out ⌞to battle⌟ and back again.

1 Samuel 8:20

Then we, too, will be like all the other nations. Our king will judge us, lead us out ⌞to war⌟, and fight our battles.”