Zec 11:7 | TNotes | STEP | 11:7 Shepherd’s staffs symbolize leadership and authority. • Favor: This staff symbolized God’s choice of Israel as his people (see Gen 12:1-3 ) and the promise of a leader like King David (see 2 Sam 7:12-16 ). • Union: Ezekiel’s staff (Ezek 37:16-17 ) represented the unity of the Hebrew tribes as a single nation during King David’s reign (2 Sam 5:1-3 ).

bGen 12:1-3►

c2 Sam 7:12-16►

dEzek 37:16-17►

e2 Sam 5:1-3►

‏ Zechariah 11:7

11:7 ^a Shepherd’s staffs symbolize leadership and authority.

• Favor: This staff symbolized God’s choice of Israel as his people (see Gen 12:1-3 ^b) and the promise of a leader like King David (see 2 Sam 7:12-16 ^c).

• Union: Ezekiel’s staff (Ezek 37:16-17 ^d) represented the unity of the Hebrew tribes as a single nation during King David’s reign (2 Sam 5:1-3 ^e).