Numbers 27:17

New Century Version

who will go in and out before them. He must lead them out like sheep and bring them in; the Lord’s people must not be like sheep without a shepherd.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 5:2

Even when Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel in battle. The Lord said to you, ‘You will be a shepherd for my people Israel. You will be their leader.’ ”

1 Kings 22:17

So Micaiah answered, “I saw the army of Israel scattered over the hills like sheep without a shepherd. The Lord said, ‘They have no leaders. They should go home and not fight.’ ”

1 Kings 3:7

Lord my God, now you have made me, your servant, king in my father’s place. But I am like a little child; I don’t know how to do what must be done.

2 Kings 11:8

All of you must stand around the king, with weapons in hand. Kill anyone who comes near. Stay close to the king when he goes out and when he comes in.”

2 Chronicles 1:10

Now give me wisdom and knowledge so I can lead these people in the right way, because no one can rule them without your help.”

2 Chronicles 18:16

So Micaiah answered, “I saw the army of Israel scattered over the hills like sheep without a shepherd. The Lord said, ‘They have no leaders. They should go home and not fight.’ ”

Ezekiel 34:5

The sheep were scattered, because there was no shepherd, and they became food for every wild animal.

Zechariah 10:2

Idols tell lies; fortune-tellers see false visions and tell about false dreams. The comfort they give is worth nothing. So the people are like lost sheep. They are abused, because there is no shepherd.

Zechariah 13:7

“Sword, hit the shepherd. Attack the man who is my friend,” says the Lord All-Powerful. “Kill the shepherd, and the sheep will scatter, and I will punish the little ones.”

Matthew 10:6

But go to the people of Israel, who are like lost sheep.

Matthew 15:24

Jesus answered, “God sent me only to the lost sheep, the people of Israel.”

Matthew 9:36

When he saw the crowds, he felt sorry for them because they were hurting and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Mark 6:34

When he arrived, he saw a great crowd waiting. He felt sorry for them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began to teach them many things.

John 10:9

I am the door, and the person who enters through me will be saved and will be able to come in and go out and find pasture.

Deuteronomy 31:2

“I am now one hundred twenty years old, and I cannot lead you anymore. The Lord told me I would not cross the Jordan River;

1 Peter 2:25

You were like sheep that wandered away, but now you have come back to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

1 Samuel 18:13

He sent David away and made him commander of a thousand soldiers. So David led them in battle.

1 Samuel 8:20

Then we will be the same as all the other nations. Our king will judge for us and go with us and fight our battles.”