Shepherding is among the oldest occupations, beginning some 5,000 years ago in Asia Minor. Sheep were kept for their milk, meat and especially their wool. Over the next thousand years, sheep and shepherding spread throughout Eurasia.

Who was the first shepherd in the Bible?

Biblical shepherds

The very first shepherd was Abel. He was also humanity's first murder victim, slain by his brother Cain. Abraham and Moses were shepherds. King David was the best known shepherd of Bible history.

What is shepherding in the Bible?

A shepherd in the Biblical sense is one who has a relationship with responsibilities to “the flock”. The word shepherd actually means companion, friend, attendant or guide. Thus as Spiritual leaders, whether they are Christian pastors, teachers, etc are under Christ's leadership.