TOP NEWS The names of Jesus in the book of Revelation - Part 32 “Shepherd” cont’ Instrument of support (as in Exo 21:19; Judg 6:21; 2 King 4:29; Zec 8:4). The “staff” (a long slender stick with a hook on one end) is used to draw a sheep close to the shepherd, guide it Emeritus Prof. Mercy Olumide