Numbers 27:17

New International Reader's Version

Have that person lead them and take care of them. Then your people won’t be like sheep without a shepherd.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 5:2

In the past, Saul was our king. But you led Israel on their military campaigns. And the Lord said to you, ‘You will be the shepherd over my people Israel. You will become their ruler.’ ”

1 Kings 22:17

Then Micaiah answered, “I saw all the Israelites scattered on the hills. They were like sheep that didn’t have a shepherd. The Lord said, ‘These people do not have a master. Let each of them go home in peace.’ ”

1 Kings 3:7

“Lord my God, you have now made me king. You have put me in the place of my father David. But I’m only a little child. I don’t know how to carry out my duties.

2 Kings 11:8

Station yourselves around the king. Each of you must have his weapon in his hand. Anyone else who approaches your groups must be put to death. Stay close to the king no matter where he goes.”

2 Chronicles 1:10

Give me wisdom and knowledge. Then I’ll be able to lead these people. Without your help, who would be able to rule this great nation of yours?”

2 Chronicles 18:16

Then Micaiah answered, “I saw all the Israelites scattered on the hills. They were like sheep that didn’t have a shepherd. The Lord said, ‘These people do not have a master. Let each of them go home in peace.’ ”

Ezekiel 34:5

So they were scattered because they did not have a shepherd. They became food for all of the wild animals.

Zechariah 10:2

Other gods tell lies. Those who practice magic see visions that aren’t true. They tell dreams that fool people. They give comfort that doesn’t do any good. So the people wander around like sheep. They are crushed because they don’t have a shepherd.

Zechariah 13:7

“My sword, wake up! Attack my shepherd! Attack the man who is close to me,” announces the Lord who rules over all. “Strike down the shepherd. Then the sheep will be scattered. And I will turn my hand against their little ones.

Matthew 10:6

Instead, go to the people of Israel. They are like sheep that have become lost.

Matthew 15:24

Jesus answered, “I was sent only to the people of Israel. They are like lost sheep.”

Matthew 9:36

When he saw the crowds, he felt deep concern for them. They were treated badly and were helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Mark 6:34

When Jesus came ashore, he saw a large crowd. He felt deep concern for them. They were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.

John 10:9

I’m like a gate. Anyone who enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out. And they will find plenty of food.

Deuteronomy 31:2

He said, “I am now 120 years old. I’m not able to lead you anymore. The Lord has said to me, ‘You will not go across the Jordan River.’

1 Peter 2:25

“You were like sheep wandering away.” (Isaiah 53:6) But now you have returned to the Shepherd. He is the one who watches over your souls.

1 Samuel 18:13

He sent David away. He put him in command of 1,000 men. David led the troops in battle.

1 Samuel 8:20

Then we’ll be like all the other nations. We’ll have a king to lead us. He’ll go out at the head of our armies and fight our battles.”