Isaiah 10:5 identifies Assyria as the rod of God's anger, directly connecting to God's sovereign plan stated here to use them.

Isaiah 10:6 describes Assyria being sent against a godless nation, specifying the mission that God planned from old in this verse.

Isaiah 10:15 warns against a tool boasting over its user, reinforcing that Assyria is merely God's instrument as planned here.

Isaiah 37:26 is the parallel account, repeating God's declaration that he planned this from ancient times.

Isaiah 37:27 describes the withering of conquered peoples, the result of God's plan to turn cities into ruins mentioned here.

In Isaiah 46:10, God declares He declares the end from the beginning, reinforcing that He planned Assyria's actions long ago.

In Isaiah 46:11, God calls a bird of prey from the east, just as He called Assyria to fulfill His purpose against Israel.

In Acts 4:28, God's hand and plan predestined the events against Jesus, directly echoing the divine predetermination in this verse.

In Isaiah 54:16, God says He created the destroyer to wreak havoc, paralleling His sovereignty over Assyria as agent of destruction.

Habakkuk 1:12 affirms that God ordains nations for judgment, echoing the sovereign planning described here.

Psalm 33:11 affirms God's plans stand forever, echoing the declaration here that God determined this long ago.