Hark, the wail of the shepherds, for their glory is ruined; the roar of the young lions, for the thickets of the Jordan are destroyed. The shepherds (representing leaders and rulers) lament their lost glory as divine judgment strips them of their power and position. The thickets of the Jordan, dense and impenetrable refuges for wild animals, are destroyed, suggesting that no place remains hidden from divine judgment. This verse extends the judgment oracle to include the human leadership class, showing that redemption requires the humbling of proud rulers. The transformation of natural refuges into sites of judgment emphasizes God's absolute power over all creation.

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