Therefore, shepherding is one of the important matters discussed by the body of elders. This includes making arrangements to help sheep who have strayed.
وَيَهْوَه نَفْسُهُ قَالَ إِنَّهُ يَبْحَثُ عَنْ غَنَمِهِ وَيَمْنَحُهَا ٱلْعِنَايَةَ ٱللَّازِمَةَ .‏