Because Jehovah’s people of ancient times lived in a predominantly pastoral and agricultural society, they readily understood the significance of comparing Jehovah God to a loving shepherd.
فَقَدْ عَرَفُوا أَنَّ ٱلْخِرَافَ تَحْتَاجُ إِلَى ٱلْعِنَايَةِ وَٱلِٱهْتِمَامِ كَيْ تَنْمُوَ .‏