Numbers 27:17
Numbers · Old Testament · Chapter 27
“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
What Does Numbers 27:17 Mean?
Numbers 27:17 is found in the book of Numbers, chapter 27, verse 17 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Guidance.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Numbers 27:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 9:36“But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd.”Deuteronomy 28:6“Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out.”Ezekiel 34:5“And they were scattered, because there is no shepherd: and they became meat to all the beasts of the field, when they were scattered.”1 Kings 3:7“And now, O LORD my God, thou hast made thy servant king instead of David my father: and I am but a little child: I know not how to go out or come in.”1 Kings 22:17“And he said, I saw all Israel scattered upon the hills, as sheep that have not a shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master: let them return every man to his house in peace.”Mark 6:34“And Jesus, when he came out, saw much people, and was moved with compassion toward them, because they were as sheep not having a shepherd: and he began to teach them many things.”Deuteronomy 31:2“And he said unto them, I am an hundred and twenty years old this day; I can no more go out and come in: also the LORD hath said unto me, Thou shalt not go over this Jordan.”2 Samuel 5:2“Also in time past, when Saul was king over us, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD said to thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be a captain over Israel.”2 Chronicles 1:10“Give me now wisdom and knowledge, that I may go out and come in before this people: for who can judge this thy people, that is so great?”Zechariah 10:2“For the idols have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie, and have told false dreams; they comfort in vain: therefore they went their way as a flock, they were troubled, because there was no shepherd.”1 Samuel 8:20“That we also may be like all the nations; and that our king may judge us, and go out before us, and fight our battles.”1 Samuel 12:2“And now, behold, the king walketh before you: and I am old and grayheaded; and, behold, my sons are with you: and I have walked before you from my childhood unto this day.”1 Samuel 18:13“Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.”2 Samuel 3:25“Thou knowest Abner the son of Ner, that he came to deceive thee, and to know thy going out and thy coming in, and to know all that thou doest.”2 Chronicles 18:16“Then he said, I did see all Israel scattered upon the mountains, as sheep that have no shepherd: and the LORD said, These have no master; let them return therefore every man to his house in peace.”Numbers 27:21“And he shall stand before Eleazar the priest, who shall ask counsel for him after the judgment of Urim before the LORD: at his word shall they go out, and at his word they shall come in, both he, and all the children of Israel with him, even all the congregation.”1 Samuel 18:16“But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.”1 Samuel 29:6“Then Achish called David, and said unto him, Surely, as the LORD liveth, thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy coming in with me in the host is good in my sight: for I have not found evil in thee since the day of thy coming unto me unto this day: nevertheless the lords favour thee not.”2 Kings 11:8“And ye shall compass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand: and he that cometh within the ranges, let him be slain: and be ye with the king as he goeth out and as he cometh in.”1 Chronicles 11:2“And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be ruler over my people Israel.”
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