Why is Christ called the Lion of Judah? What is the nature of a lion? The lion is one of the fiercest predators in existence. It patrols its borders, protects its pride and destroys all other predators who come in to take over it’s pride. When we think about it, that is what a king does. He too patrols his realm, protects his citizens and destroys the enemies who try to come into his country to take over.