Jeremiah 25:35
And the shepherds shall have no way to flee, nor the principal of the flock to escape.
Cross-reference
Jeremiah 32:4 applies the 'no escape' specifically to Zedekiah, showing a concrete fulfillment of the general judgment on shepherds.
Jeremiah 34:3 likewise declares Zedekiah will not escape, reinforcing the same fate for the king as for the shepherds in the main verse.
Jeremiah 38:23 reiterates that Zedekiah will not escape capture, directly matching the theme of shepherds having no way to flee.
Jeremiah 48:44 uses the same imagery: fleeing leads to a pit or snare — no escape from judgment.
Jeremiah 52:8-11 records Zedekiah's failed escape — a historical fulfillment of the principle.
Jeremiah 52:24-27 shows the execution of priests and leaders — another example of judgment on shepherds.
Ezekiel 17:15 questions whether Zedekiah can escape after rebelling, directly tying the impossibility of escape to the same historical context.
Ezekiel 17:15 questions whether Zedekiah can escape after rebelling, directly tying the impossibility of escape to the same historical context.
Daniel 5:30 shows Belshazzar's sudden death — a vivid example of a leader with no escape from divine judgment.
Amos 2:14 echoes the same truth: the swift, strong, and warrior cannot escape God's judgment.
Amos 9:1-3 expands the no-escape theme: even hiding in Sheol or heaven cannot save.
Revelation 6:14-17 portrays world leaders hiding from the Lamb's wrath — the same theme of no refuge.
Revelation 19:19-21 describes the final defeat of earthly rulers — no escape from Christ's victory.