Numbers 27:17

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

يَقُودُهُمْ فِي الحَرْبِ وَفِي كُلِّ أُمُورِ حَيَاتِهِمْ، كَي لَا يَكُونَ شَعْبُ اللهِ كَقَطِيعِ غَنَمٍ لَا رَاعِيَ لَهُ.»

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Numbers talks about the need for a leader who can guide the people of Israel both in and out of situations, ensuring they don't end up like sheep without a shepherd. Moses is asking for someone to lead the people after him.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're on a school trip and your teacher leads you to the bus and back. This verse is about finding someone to lead the Israelites, just like a teacher leads a class, so they don't get lost or confused.

Historical Background

Numbers was written by Moses around 1400 BC, detailing the Israelites' journey from Egypt to the Promised Land. This passage reflects the time when Moses was looking for a successor to lead the people.

Living It Out Today

In a modern workplace, finding a good leader who can guide the team through projects and decisions ensures that the team remains focused and successful, much like the Israelites needed a leader to avoid confusion and aimlessness.

Topics

• leadership
• guidance
• shepherds
• followers
• succession
• direction

Related Verses

• Deuteronomy 31:2
• Jeremiah 50:6
• Matthew 9:36
• John 10:11
• 1 Peter 5:2

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the verse compare people to sheep?

Sheep need a shepherd to guide them and protect them. Without a shepherd, they can easily wander off and get into danger, just like people need a leader to guide them.

Who was Moses talking to in this verse?

Moses was talking to God, asking Him to appoint a leader for the Israelites to continue guiding them after his death.

How does this verse relate to Jesus?

Jesus is often referred to as the Good Shepherd in the New Testament, which connects to the idea of leadership and guidance in Numbers.

What can we learn about leadership from this verse?

Leadership involves both guiding and protecting the people, ensuring they have direction and purpose, much like a shepherd cares for his sheep.