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Usually men but not always as Moses discovered, they are 'herdsmen' who take care of 'flocks' of sheep/lambs (usually).
Genesis 46:32
King James Version (KJV)
32 And the men are shepherds, for their trade hath been to feed cattle; and they have brought their flocks, and their herds, and all that they have.
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When did angels appear to shepherds in the Bible?
Angels appeared to shepherds in the Bible on the night Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
Who visited Jesus in his manger?
The Bible only says that the Shepherds visited Him in the manger not much else is known
Who are the three Shepherds?
Actually the Bible does not limit the number of Shepherds or Wisemen (magoi) to three
How many female shepherds were there in the bible?
Zipporah and Rachel
What significant event occurs when an angel appears to shepherds in the Bible?
When an angel appears to shepherds in the Bible, it signifies the announcement of the birth of Jesus Christ, who is considered the savior and messiah in Christianity.
Which book of the bible tells about shepherds in the fields abiding?
mathew
What place are the shepherds going?
If you are asking about the shepherds in the bible, in the New Testament there were going to see baby Jesus. There were headed to Bethlehem in Judaea.
Were the shepherds following a star?
Be sure and check your info with the Bible. The Wise Men were following a star, in order to find Jesus. The shepherds were different.
Do we know what the shepherds present at Jesus' birth were called?
No, the Bible does not individually name them.
How many angel visit the shepherds?
The Bible does not tell us exacly how many there were. We do know there was more than one because it says "they".
Why does the bible reference shepherds so often?
Shepherds and Shepherding were a major occupation during Biblical times. Most people could relate to that reference easily.
What did the angels tell the sheperds?
In The Bible there is a story of the angel appearing to shepherds in the field to announce the birth of Jesus. The angels brought glad tidings and good news to the shepherds.
