Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Numbers 27:17 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Numbers 27:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Numbers chapter 27 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Which may go out before them, and which may go in before them, and which may lead them out, and which may bring them in; that the congregation of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd.”
Numbers 27:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Numbers 27:17
Moses prays for a leader 'which may go out before them, and which may go in before them... that the congregation of the LORD be not as sheep which have no shepherd.' Despite God denying Moses entry into Canaan, Moses selflessly seeks Israel's future leadership. The shepherd metaphor emphasizes protective care and guidance - a leader who shares the people's experiences ('go out... go in before them'). This concern reflects Christ, the Good Shepherd (John 10:11) who leads, feeds, and protects His flock. The phrase 'spirits of all flesh' acknowledges God alone knows hearts and can appoint the rig...
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Cross-References for Numbers 27:17
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“because there was no shepherd; and they became food to all the animals of the field”
“saw a great multitude”
“I saw all Israel scattered on the mountains”
“I am one hundred twenty years old this day; I can no more go out and come in: and Yahweh has said to me”
“and the diviners have seen a lie; and they have told false dreams. They comfort in vain. Therefore they go their way like sheep. They are oppressed”
“that I may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this your people”
“he was moved with compassion for them”
“and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.”
“Yahweh my God”
“and that our king may judge us”