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A caretaker of sheep — and one of the Bible's most important metaphors for leadership
The shepherd image runs through the entire Bible. Abel was a shepherd. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, and David were all shepherds. God calls Himself Israel's Shepherd (Psalm 23). The prophets condemned Israel's leaders as bad shepherds (Ezekiel 34). Jesus declared 'I am the Good Shepherd' who lays down His life for the sheep (John 10:11). Church leaders are called to 'shepherd the flock' (1 Peter 5:2). It's the Bible's primary leadership metaphor.