Luke 2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

Hosea 12:12 And Jacob fled into the country of Syria, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.

Hebrews 13:17 Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.

1 Peter 5:3 Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock.