shepherd king
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A shepherd king is a ruler whose origins or identity are closely tied to shepherding, often symbolizing pastoral leadership and divine favor in ancient Near Eastern tradition.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| shepherd king canonical | 1 |
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
archetypal ruler
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literary trope ⓘ mythological motif ⓘ religious symbol ⓘ |
| appearsIn |
ancient Near Eastern royal ideology
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biblical descriptions of kingship ⓘ theological discussions of leadership ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
ancient Near Eastern tradition
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divine favor ⓘ pastoral leadership ⓘ |
| contrastedWith | tyrannical ruler ⓘ |
| conveys |
divine legitimation of rule
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ideal of just and caring governance ⓘ responsibility to guide, feed, and protect subjects ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
guidance over coercion
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nurturing over exploitation ⓘ service over domination ⓘ |
| hasAttribute |
close relationship with nature
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moral responsibility for the people ⓘ pastoral origin ⓘ |
| hasContext |
ancient Mesopotamian kingship ideology
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ancient Near Eastern royal theology ⓘ biblical kingship imagery ⓘ |
| hasMetaphoricalMeaning |
leader who tends and guides a community
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ruler entrusted with the welfare of the weak ⓘ |
| influences |
later Christian images of Christ as shepherd-king
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political theology of pastoral governance ⓘ |
| linkedTo |
flock as metaphor for people
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pasture as symbol of prosperity ⓘ staff and rod as symbols of authority ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
divinely appointed ruler
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pastoral kingship ⓘ shepherd metaphor ⓘ |
| roleOf |
mediator between deity and people
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protector of the people ⓘ provider of justice ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
benevolent rulership
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care for subjects like a shepherd for a flock ⓘ guidance and protection ⓘ humility in leadership ⓘ |
| usedIn |
myths
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prophetic literature ⓘ religious texts ⓘ royal inscriptions ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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