A Christian shepherd likewise needs to know and keep track of the flock of God under his care. ( Compare Proverbs 27: 23.)
وَيَشْمُلُ ذلِكَ ٱلْقِيَامَ بِٱلتَّرْتِيبَاتِ لِمُسَاعَدَةِ ٱلْخِرَافِ ٱلَّذِينَ شَرَدُوا .‏