Ezekiel 10:20

This is the living creature that I saw under the God of Israel by the river of Chebar; and I knew that they were the cherubims.

Cross-reference

Ezekiel 10:15 first identifies the living creature from the river vision — verse 20 reaffirms and specifies them as cherubim.

Ezekiel 1:22-28 describes the throne and glory above the living creatures — the same vision referenced here as 'under the God of Israel'.

Ezekiel 1:28 describes the rainbow-like radiance of God's glory, completing the vision that identifies these creatures as cherubim.

Ezekiel 1:1 Historical context

Ezekiel 1:1 sets the scene by the river Chebar — the same location referenced here for the living creature vision.

Ezekiel 3:23 also recalls the glory seen by the Chebar — connecting both visions to the same initial encounter.

Psalm 18:10 Parallel

Psalm 18:10 portrays God riding a cherub — similar to the cherubim bearing God's glory in this vision.

Exodus 25:18 describes golden cherubim on the ark — contrasting the living cherubim seen here in the vision.

1 Kings 6:29-35 shows cherubim carved on temple walls — here they appear as living beings in the glory departure.

1 Kings 7:36 features cherubim on temple furniture — linking the temple art to the living cherubim Ezekiel identifies.