Jeremiah 23:5 foretells a righteous Branch from David who will reign as king — the very hope behind the disciples' question about restoring the kingdom.

Jeremiah 23:6 says in his days Judah will be saved and Israel dwell securely — the saved and restored Israel the disciples long for.

Jeremiah 33:15-17 promises a righteous Branch from David who will execute justice and bring Israel security — the very restoration the disciples ask about.

Isaiah 9:7 explicitly speaks of the throne of David and an eternal kingdom — directly echoes the restoration the disciples ask about.

Ezekiel 37:24-27 describes one shepherd (David) ruling a reunited Israel under a covenant of peace — directly echoing the restoration theme.

In Luke 22:29, Jesus promises the disciples a kingdom — their question arises from this promise, seeking its immediate fulfillment.

Amos 9:11 promises to raise up David's fallen booth and repair its ruins — a direct prophecy of the kingdom restoration the disciples hope for.

In Zechariah 9:9, the promised king enters humbly — contrasts with the disciples' expectation of a political restoration.

In Matthew 20:21, the disciples seek positions in an earthly kingdom — same misguided political ambition behind the question about restoring Israel.

In Luke 24:21, the disciples hoped Jesus would redeem Israel politically — the same hope behind the question about restoring the kingdom.

In Luke 21:7, the disciples ask about signs of the end — mirroring their question about the timing of the kingdom's restoration.

In Luke 19:11, the crowd mistakenly expects the kingdom to appear immediately — the same error the disciples repeat in Acts.

In Luke 17:20, Jesus says the kingdom is not observable — directly opposes the disciples' expectation of a visible political kingdom.

In Mark 13:4, the disciples ask about the timing of the temple's end — same query about eschatological timing as in Acts about the kingdom.

Zephaniah 3:15-21 proclaims the King of Israel in Zion, removing judgments and rejoicing over his people — the restored kingdom realized.

Obadiah 1:17-21 foretells deliverance on Mount Zion and the house of Jacob possessing their inheritance — restoration of Israel's land and rule.

Joel 3:16-21 depicts the Lord roaring from Zion, judging nations, and making Judah secure forever — a vivid picture of restored Israel.

Hosea 3:4 describes Israel's exile without king or sacrifice — the condition preceding the restoration the disciples anticipate.

Jeremiah 33:26 reaffirms God's covenant with David's line, never to cease — the basis for the hope of kingdom restoration.

Matthew 24:3 shows disciples asking about the end times and Jesus' coming — similar curiosity about God's timing in restoring the kingdom.