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.

Bible References

The children

1 Chronicles 22:5
David said: My son Solomon is young and inexperienced. The house to be built for Jehovah should be of great magnificence and fame and splendor in the sight of all the nations. Therefore I will make preparations for it. So David made extensive preparations before his death.
Proverbs 12:10
A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, but the compassion of the wicked is terrible.
Isaiah 40:11
He tends his flock like a shepherd. He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart. He gently leads those that have young.
Ezekiel 34:15
I will feed my flock and I will lead them to rest, declares the Lord Jehovah.
John 21:15
When they had eaten Jesus said to Simon Peter: Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these? He said: Yes Lord; you know I have affection for you. Jesus said to him: Feed my lambs.