Strike the Shepherd, Scatter the Sheep
Fulfilled520 BC — Jerusalem
Awake, sword, against my shepherd, against the man who is close to me! Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn my hand against the little ones.
Historical Fulfilment
When Jesus was arrested in Gethsemane, all his disciples fled and scattered, exactly as prophesied. Jesus himself quoted this verse that night.
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