Amos 9:14

And I will bring again the captivity of my people of Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink the wine thereof; they shall also make gardens, and eat the fruit of them.

Cross-reference

Amos 5:11 Contrast

Amos 5:11 pronounces a curse of building but not inhabiting — the exact opposite of this promise of restoration.

In Jeremiah 30:18, restoring fortunes and rebuilding ruined cities parallels the rebuilding and planting here.

Ezekiel 28:26 echoes this same restoration blessing — houses built, vineyards planted, secure dwelling after judgment.

Ezekiel 36:33-36 promises the same rebuilding of waste cities after cleansing, showing the same restoration pattern.

In Ezekiel 39:25, God promises to restore Jacob’s fortunes and have mercy on Israel—directly aligning with this restoration promise.

In Jeremiah 31:23, 'restore fortunes' and blessing on the land echo the agricultural restoration described here.

In Jeremiah 30:3, the same promise to restore fortunes of Israel and Judah repeats this key restoration theme.

Joel 3:1 Parallel

Joel 3:1 opens with the same 'restore fortunes' phrase, linking judgment on nations to Israel's restoration.

Isaiah 65:21 mirrors building houses and planting vineyards — identical imagery of restored blessings.

Zephaniah 1:13 reverses this blessing: houses built but not inhabited, vineyards planted but no wine — a curse in contrast.

Isaiah 61:4 Allusion

Isaiah 61:4 echoes rebuilding ruined cities — a virtual quotation of the restoration promise here.

Obadiah 1:20 speaks of captives returning to possess cities, directly mirroring Amos's rebuilding and inhabiting.

Joel 3:18 Parallel

Joel 3:18 depicts wine dripping from mountains — a hyperbolic parallel to Amos's vineyard planting and wine drinking.

Zechariah 9:17 celebrates grain and new wine as blessings of restoration—echoing Amos 9:14's promise of vineyards and fruit.

Hosea 2:15 Parallel

Hosea 2:15 promises vineyards and hope, matching Amos's restoration theme with the same agricultural blessing.

Zephaniah 2:7 promises captive return and dwelling in houses, closely paralleling Amos's restoration theme.

Ezekiel 38:8 describes the people brought back from the sword and gathered, dwelling safely, as a backdrop for Gog's invasion.

Ezekiel 37:21 repeats the gathering promise: taking Israel from among the nations and bringing them to their own land.

Ezekiel 37:12 uses the metaphor of opening graves to depict the same restoring exiles to the land of Israel.

Zechariah 1:17 foretells cities full of abundance and comfort, similar to Amos's rebuilding of waste cities.

Ezekiel 36:24 declares God will gather Israel from all nations and bring them into their own land.

Ezekiel 36:10 directly parallels: cities shall be inhabited and ruins rebuilt, just as in Amos.

Ezekiel 34:13 promises to bring them from the nations, feed them on the mountains of Israel, and restore their land.

Isaiah 11:11 describes God recovering the remnant a second time — directly paralleling the return of captives here.

Ezekiel 20:41 Related theme

In Ezekiel 20:41, the gathering is described as a sweet aroma accepted by God, adding a note of divine acceptance to the restoration.

Isaiah 44:26 promises Jerusalem's rebuilding and waste places raised up — the same restoration theme as building waste cities.

Isaiah 58:12 promises builders of old waste places and restorers — matching the rebuilding and planting imagery here.

Jeremiah 16:15 emphasizes the LORD bringing Israel back from exile to their own land — the same return promised here.

In Jeremiah 23:3, the same promise of gathering the remnant and making them fruitful echoes the restoration of cities and vineyards.

Jeremiah 23:8 parallels the return to dwell in their own land, reinforcing the restoration theme of rebuilding and planting.

Jeremiah 29:14 explicitly uses 'restore your fortunes' and gathering from exile, directly mirroring the restoration imagery.

Jeremiah 31:5 specifically mentions planting vineyards and enjoying fruit, closely matching the agricultural restoration in Amos.

Jeremiah 32:15 promises buying fields and vineyards again, aligning with the rebuilding and planting of ruined cities.

Jeremiah 50:19 brings Israel back to pasture on fertile hills, echoing the fruitful restoration of cities and gardens.

Ezekiel 28:25 also promises gathering from the nations and dwelling in the land, with God being hallowed among them.

Ezekiel 11:17 echoes the same promise: God will gather His people from the nations and give them the land of Israel, restoring their fortunes.

Jeremiah 33:7 promises to restore fortunes and rebuild as at first, directly paralleling the restoration of cities and land.

Jeremiah 32:37 speaks of gathering from all nations and dwelling safely, echoing the return and restoration in Amos.

Zephaniah 3:20 emphasizes gathering and returning captives, aligning with Amos's promise of bringing back the people.

Zechariah 8:8 adds that the returned people will dwell in Jerusalem as God's people, deepening the restoration hope.

Joel 2:19 Parallel

Joel 2:19 promises grain, new wine, and oil — agricultural abundance matching Amos's vineyards and gardens.

Joel 2:22 Parallel

Joel 2:22 describes trees and vines bearing fruit, echoing Amos's restoration of gardens and vineyards.

Hosea 11:11 Parallel

Hosea 11:11 parallels Amos's return from exile, promising to settle them in their houses.

Joel 3:2 Parallel

Joel 3:2 describes God gathering nations for judgment because they scattered Israel — the flip side of restoration's promise.

Ezekiel 37:25-28 emphasizes permanent dwelling and covenant — a broader restoration context that includes the rebuilding here.

Isaiah 62:9 Parallel

Isaiah 62:8 swears enemies won't drink Israel's wine — securing the enjoyment promised here of their own vineyards.

Isaiah 62:8 Parallel

Isaiah 62:8 swears enemies won't drink Israel's wine — securing the enjoyment promised here of their own vineyards.

In Ezekiel 16:53, God restores fortunes of Sodom, Samaria, and Jerusalem—extending the same restoration concept to other cities.

Zechariah 8:7 promises salvation from east and west, a return from exile paralleling Amos's restoration.

Jeremiah 31:38-40 specifies Jerusalem's rebuilding as part of restoration, similar to the general rebuilding here.

Jeremiah 46:27 Related theme

Jeremiah 46:27 assures Jacob's return and quietness, reinforcing the restoration theme though without specific planting details.