Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die.
The children
Bible References
The children
1 Chronicles 22:5
David said, “My son Solomon is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the Lord must be exceedingly great and famous and glorious in all the lands. Therefore, I must make provision for it.” So David made lavish preparations for it before his death.
Proverbs 12:10 A righteous man cares about his animal’s health,
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.
Isaiah 40:11 He protects His flock like a shepherd;
He gathers the lambs in His arms
and carries them in the fold of His garment.
He gently leads those that are nursing.
He gathers the lambs in His arms
and carries them in the fold of His garment.
He gently leads those that are nursing.
Ezekiel 34:15
I will tend My flock and let them lie down.” This is the declaration of the Lord God.
John 21:15
When they had eaten breakfast, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love Me more than these?”
“Yes, Lord,” he said to Him, “You know that I love You.”
“Feed My lambs,” He told him.
“Yes, Lord,” he said to Him, “You know that I love You.”