After the early church, the truth was disregarded and the church became a dwelling place for the god Baal. Consequently, the flock was scattered throughout the mountains, becoming prey for wild animals. There was no shepherd who sought after them, no one to bring them back. However, it is prophesied that the Lord God Himself will become their shepherd and lead them on a cloudy and dark day. This prophecy foretells the coming of God as King David. God, as the shepherd and king, will gather the lost children and lead them back to their land. This prophecy speaks of the rise of the last David, who will restore the truth of life that was lost in the early church.