Strike the shepherd
The Old Testament
Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones.
Zechariah 13:7
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In the New Testament
“But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.
Matthew 26:56
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Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.
Jesus says this to his disciples in advance, on the way to Gethsemane. A few hours later they all flee. In the same chapter of Zechariah: 'I will turn mine hand upon the little ones', a promise of restoration.