Genesis 33:13

New American Bible - revised edition

But Jacob replied: “As my lord knows, the children are too young. And the flocks and herds that are nursing are a concern to me; if overdriven for even a single day, the whole flock will die.

Cross References

Genesis 33:12

Then Esau said, “Let us break camp and be on our way; I will travel in front of you.”

Genesis 33:14

Let my lord, then, go before his servant, while I proceed more slowly at the pace of the livestock before me and at the pace of my children, until I join my lord in Seir.”

1 Chronicles 22:5

David said: “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced; but the house that is to be built for the Lord must be made so magnificent that it will be renowned and glorious in all lands. Therefore I will make preparations for it.” Thus before his death David laid up materials in abundance. Charge to Solomon.

Psalm 78:71

From tending ewes God brought him, to shepherd Jacob, his people, Israel, his heritage.

Proverbs 12:10

The just take care of their livestock, but the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

Isaiah 40:11

Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, Carrying them in his bosom, leading the ewes with care.

1 Samuel 6:10

They acted upon this advice. Taking two milk cows, they hitched them to the cart but shut up their calves indoors.