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Often alluded to in scripture as the place of strength, on which burdens are borne. The high priest had the names of the twelve tribes on his shoulders, as in a place of safety. Exodus 28:12 . Of Christ it is said, when He comes to reign, the 'government shall be on his shoulder,' Isaiah 9:6; and, as the Good Shepherd, when He finds a lost sheep He places it on His shoulders. Luke 15:5 . When God blesses Israel in their land the Gentiles will bring Israel's dispersed daughters upon their shoulders, that is, will give them substantial aid. Isaiah 49:22 .