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Shepherds

 

Shepherds

Early mention of - Ge 4:2

Usually carried a scrip or bag - 1Sa 17:40

Carried a staff or rod - Le 27:32; Ps 23:4

Dwelt in tents while tending their flocks - So 1:8; Isa 38:12

Members of the family both male and female acted as - Ge 29:6; 1Sa 16:11; 17:15

Had hired keepers under them - 1Sa 17:20

The unfaithfulness of hireling, alluded to - Joh 10:12

CARE OF THE SHEEP BY, EXHIBITED IN

An abomination to the Egyptians - Ge 46:34

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