The work of a shepherd was important and responsible in the rural world of ancient Palestine. Since it involved leading, protecting and feeding a flock, it is seen as a metaphor for the task of leadership. Scripture declares that God is the Shepherd of his people.
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Dictionary of Bible Themes © 1999 Martin Manser, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0, via Bible Aquifer. Formatted for this site, with Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible.