Jeremiah 49:19

See, one will come like a lion from the thicket of the Jordan against the enduring habitation [of Edom] and its watered pastures; for in an instant I will make him (Edom) run from his land. I will appoint over him the one whom I choose. For who is like Me, and who will summon Me [into court] and prosecute Me [for this]? Who is the [earthly] shepherd who can stand [defiantly] before Me?”

Jeremiah 12:5


[The Lord rebukes Jeremiah for his impatience, saying] “If you have raced with men on foot and they have tired you out,
Then how can you compete with horses?
If you fall down in a land of peace [where you feel secure],
Then how will you do [among the lions] in the [flooded] thicket beside the Jordan?

Exodus 15:11


“Who is like You among the gods, O Lord?
Who is like You, majestic in holiness,
Awesome in splendor, working wonders?

Joshua 3:15

and when those who were carrying the ark came up to the Jordan, and the feet of the priests carrying the ark were submerged at the edge of the water (for the Jordan overflows all of its banks throughout the time of harvest),

Job 9:19


“If it is a matter of strength and power, behold, He is mighty!
And if of justice, who can summon and challenge Him?

Job 41:10


“No one is so fierce [and foolhardy] that he dares to stir up Leviathan;
Who then is he who can stand before Me [or dares to contend with Me, the beast’s creator]?

Jeremiah 4:7


“A lion has left his lair,
And a destroyer of nations is on his way.
He has gone out from his place
To desolate your land;
Your cities will be in ruins
Without an inhabitant.

Jeremiah 30:21


‘Their prince will be one of them,
And their ruler will come forward from among them.
I will bring him near and he shall approach Me,
For who is he who would have the boldness and would dare [on his own initiative] to risk his life to approach Me?’ says the Lord.

Jeremiah 50:44-46

“See, one will come up like a lion from the thicket of the Jordan against the enduring habitation [of Babylon] and its watered pastures; for in an instant I will make Babylon run from his land. I will appoint over Babylon the one whom I choose. For who is like Me, and who will summon Me [into court] and prosecute Me [for this]? Who is the [earthly] shepherd who can stand [defiantly] before Me?”

1 Chronicles 12:15

These are the men who crossed over the Jordan in the first month when it had overflowed all its banks and they put to flight all those in the valleys, east and west.

Job 9:21


“[Though] I am blameless,
I do not care about myself;
I despise my life.

Job 23:3-7


“Oh, that I knew where I might find Him,
That I might [even] come to His seat!

Job 40:2-8


“Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty?
Let him who disputes with God answer it.”

Job 42:3-5


“[You said to me] ‘Who is this that darkens and obscures counsel [by words] without knowledge?’
Therefore [I now see] I have [rashly] uttered that which I did not understand,
Things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.

Psalm 76:7


You, even You, are to be feared [with the submissive wonder of reverence];
Who may stand in Your presence when once You are angry?

Psalm 89:6


For who in the heavens can be compared to the Lord?
Who among the divine beings is like the Lord,

Psalm 89:8


O Lord God of hosts, who is like You, O mighty Lord?
Your faithfulness surrounds You [as an intrinsic, unchangeable part of Your very being].

Psalm 113:5-6


Who is like the Lord our God,
Who is enthroned on high,

Psalm 143:2


And do not enter into judgment with Your servant,
For in Your sight no man living is righteous or justified.

Isaiah 40:25


“To whom then will you compare Me
That I would be his equal?” says the Holy One.

Nahum 1:6


Who can stand before His indignation [His great wrath]?
And who can stand up and endure the fierceness of His anger?
His wrath is poured out like fire
And the rocks are destroyed by Him.

Zechariah 11:3


There is a sound of the shepherds’ wail,
For their splendor (grazing land) is ruined;
There is a sound of the young lions’ roar,
For the pride of the Jordan is ruined.

Revelation 6:17

for the great day of their wrath and vengeance and retribution has come, and who is able to [face God and] stand [before the wrath of the Lamb]?”

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan against the habitation of the strong: but I will suddenly make him run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me?

General references

Bible References

He shall come

Jeremiah 4:7

“A lion has left his lair,
And a destroyer of nations is on his way.
He has gone out from his place
To desolate your land;
Your cities will be in ruins
Without an inhabitant.
Jeremiah 50:44
“See, one will come up like a lion from the thicket of the Jordan against the enduring habitation [of Babylon] and its watered pastures; for in an instant I will make Babylon run from his land. I will appoint over Babylon the one whom I choose. For who is like Me, and who will summon Me [into court] and prosecute Me [for this]? Who is the [earthly] shepherd who can stand [defiantly] before Me?”
Zechariah 11:3

There is a sound of the shepherds’ wail,
For their splendor (grazing land) is ruined;
There is a sound of the young lions’ roar,
For the pride of the Jordan is ruined.

The swelling

Jeremiah 12:5

[The Lord rebukes Jeremiah for his impatience, saying] “If you have raced with men on foot and they have tired you out,
Then how can you compete with horses?
If you fall down in a land of peace [where you feel secure],
Then how will you do [among the lions] in the [flooded] thicket beside the Jordan?
Joshua 3:15
and when those who were carrying the ark came up to the Jordan, and the feet of the priests carrying the ark were submerged at the edge of the water (for the Jordan overflows all of its banks throughout the time of harvest),
1 Chronicles 12:15
These are the men who crossed over the Jordan in the first month when it had overflowed all its banks and they put to flight all those in the valleys, east and west.

Who is like

Exodus 15:11

“Who is like You among the gods, O Lord?
Who is like You, majestic in holiness,
Awesome in splendor, working wonders?
Psalm 89:6

For who in the heavens can be compared to the Lord?
Who among the divine beings is like the Lord,
Psalm 113:5

Who is like the Lord our God,
Who is enthroned on high,
Isaiah 40:25

“To whom then will you compare Me
That I would be his equal?” says the Holy One.

Appoint me the time

Job 9:19

“If it is a matter of strength and power, behold, He is mighty!
And if of justice, who can summon and challenge Him?
Job 23:3

“Oh, that I knew where I might find Him,
That I might [even] come to His seat!
Job 40:2

“Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty?
Let him who disputes with God answer it.”
Job 42:3

“[You said to me] ‘Who is this that darkens and obscures counsel [by words] without knowledge?’
Therefore [I now see] I have [rashly] uttered that which I did not understand,
Things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.
Psalm 143:2

And do not enter into judgment with Your servant,
For in Your sight no man living is righteous or justified.

That shepherd

Jeremiah 30:21

‘Their prince will be one of them,
And their ruler will come forward from among them.
I will bring him near and he shall approach Me,
For who is he who would have the boldness and would dare [on his own initiative] to risk his life to approach Me?’ says the Lord.
Job 41:10

“No one is so fierce [and foolhardy] that he dares to stir up Leviathan;
Who then is he who can stand before Me [or dares to contend with Me, the beast’s creator]?
Psalm 76:7

You, even You, are to be feared [with the submissive wonder of reverence];
Who may stand in Your presence when once You are angry?
Nahum 1:6

Who can stand before His indignation [His great wrath]?
And who can stand up and endure the fierceness of His anger?
His wrath is poured out like fire
And the rocks are destroyed by Him.
Revelation 6:17
for the great day of their wrath and vengeance and retribution has come, and who is able to [face God and] stand [before the wrath of the Lamb]?”

General references

Exodus 24:2
Moses alone shall approach the Lord, but the others shall not come near, nor shall the people come up with him.”