Given the importance of sheep in the ancient Near East, it’s not surprising that “shepherd kings” are found in Sumerian, Babylonian, and Assyrian traditions, too.

nd like many Indigenous prayers, Psalm 84 described the right relationship with God’s dwelling place. “How lovely is your dwelling place” also translates as “How beloved is your dwelling place.”

We could ask that question of our wealthy, modern nation. Why are such persons often consigned to live on the streets or pushed outside city limits?