Ps 23:1, Isa 53:6, Mt 2:4-6, Jn 10:11, 14-15, 1 Pt 2:25
In the Old Testament, David became the second king of Israel and the shepherd of Israel after King Saul. (2 Samuel 5:2)
2 Samuel 5:2 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.
God is our true Shepherd. (Psalm 23:1)
Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
In the Old Testament, it was prophesied that the sins of the Israelites who had left the shepherd would be borne on the coming Christ. (Isa 53:6)
Isa 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
The true king of Israel and the true shepherd of Israel, as prophesied in the Old Testament, have come. That is Jesus. (Matthew 2:4-6)
Matthew 2:4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. 5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judaea: for thus it is written by the prophet, 6 And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
Jesus is the true Shepherd who laid down his life to save us. (John 10:11,14-15, 1 Peter 2:25)
John 10:11 I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. 15 As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
1 Peter 2:25 For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.