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.

Cross-reference

Ezekiel 34:6 expands on the scattering — describing sheep scattered everywhere with none to seek them.

Ezekiel 34:8 expands with God's oath: sheep became prey because no shepherd and shepherds failed to search.

1 Kings 22:17 uses the same image of Israel scattered like sheep without a shepherd — a direct parallel to Ezekiel 34:5.

2 Chronicles 18:16 records the same prophecy of Israel scattered like sheep without a shepherd — parallel to Ezekiel 34:5.

Isaiah 56:9 Parallel

Isaiah 56:9 calls beasts to devour because watchmen are blind — same judgment of prey due to failed leadership.

Jeremiah 50:6 uses the same lost sheep imagery — shepherds led them astray, echoing the cause of scattering.

Jeremiah 50:17 Historical context

Jeremiah 50:17 adds specific historical enemies (Assyria, Babylon) that scattered Israel as a flock.

Zechariah 10:2 states people wander like sheep for lack of shepherd, blaming false prophets for the affliction.

Zechariah 13:7 says 'strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered' — directly linking scattering to the shepherd's removal.

Matthew 9:36 shows Jesus' compassion on crowds like sheep without a shepherd, applying Ezekiel's metaphor to his ministry.

In Acts 20:29-31, Paul warns of savage wolves threatening the flock — the same danger of scattered sheep without a shepherd described here.

Numbers 27:17 uses the exact phrase 'sheep without a shepherd' — Moses' concern for God's people after his death echoes this same crisis.

Jeremiah 10:21 says foolish shepherds cause the flock to be scattered — the identical reason and result as in Ezekiel.

Zechariah 10:3 records God's anger against shepherds and his care for the flock — a complementary judgment response.

Jeremiah 12:9-12 describes desolate land and wild beasts devouring due to shepherds destroying vineyard — broader judgment theme.