Both Jehovah and Jesus deplored the ruthlessness of the shepherds, or leaders, of Israel, who shamelessly neglected and exploited their flocks.
(‏ حزقيال ٣٤ :‏ ​ ٢ -‏ ١٠ ؛‏ متى ٢٣ :‏ ​ ٣ ،‏ ٤ ،‏ ١٥‏ )‏ فَقَدْ وَعَدَ يَهْوَه :‏ « أُخَلِّصُ غَنَمِي وَلَا تَكُونُ بَعْدُ نَهْبًا ،‏ وَأَحْكُمُ بَيْنَ شَاةٍ وَشَاةٍ .‏