Ezekiel 17:15
But he rebelled against him in sending his ambassadors into Egypt, that they might give him horses and much people. Shall he prosper? shall he escape that doeth such things? or shall he break the covenant, and be delivered?
Cross-reference
Ezekiel 17:18 directly states that he who despises the oath and breaks the covenant shall not escape—the same verdict as the main verse.
Ezekiel 17:9 continues the allegory: the vine's roots will be pulled up, confirming that Zedekiah's rebellion will not succeed.
Ezekiel 17:7 provides the symbolic image of the vine turning to the second eagle — the action 17:15 then explains as rebellion.
Ezekiel 21:25 calls Zedekiah the 'profane wicked prince' whose day of punishment has come—identifying him as the rebel who will not escape.
Ezekiel 29:7 calls Egypt a broken staff that fails those who lean on it — exactly the outcome of Zedekiah's reliance on Egypt.
Ezekiel 29:16 shows Egypt will no longer be Israel's confidence — directly addressing the failed reliance portrayed in the rebellion here.
Jeremiah 34:3 likewise prophesies Zedekiah's capture—confirming the outcome of his rebellion against Babylon.
Jeremiah 52:3 gives the same historical note: Zedekiah's rebellion due to the LORD's anger — identical to 2 Kings 24:20.
In Jeremiah 38:23, the specific fate of Zedekiah's wives and children is detailed — the full cost of his rebellion against Babylon.
In Jeremiah 38:18, Jeremiah warns Zedekiah that refusing to surrender to Babylon will bring fire and no escape — the same dire consequence for rebellion.
Jeremiah 37:5-7 recounts the same rebellion: Egypt's army came to help, but God said they would return, showing the futility of Zedekiah's trust in Egypt.
Deuteronomy 17:16 forbids kings to multiply horses or return to Egypt — exactly what Zedekiah did, breaking the law.
Jeremiah 32:4 prophesies that Zedekiah will be captured by Babylon—directly answering the question 'Shall he escape?' with a firm no.
Isaiah 31:1-3 warns against trusting Egyptian horses and chariots — parallel to Zedekiah's reliance on Egypt for horses.
Isaiah 30:1-4 condemns going down to Egypt for help — the same sin Zedekiah commits by sending ambassadors there.
2 Chronicles 36:13 adds that Zedekiah rebelled despite an oath — reinforcing the broken covenant in Ezekiel 17:15.
2 Kings 24:20 records Zedekiah's rebellion against Babylon — the exact historical event Ezekiel 17:15 describes.
Jeremiah 32:5 prophesies that Zedekiah will be taken to Babylon and not succeed — directly answering the escape question in Ezekiel 17:15.
Jeremiah 27:3 shows envoys coming to Zedekiah, revealing the political network of rebellion — the same king receiving ambassadors while he sent his own to Egypt.
Jeremiah 2:37 warns that Egypt will bring shame and rejection — echoing the futility of trusting Egypt that Zedekiah attempted.
Jeremiah 39:5 recounts Zedekiah's capture by Babylonians — the historical outcome of the rebellion against Babylon described in Ezekiel 17:15.
Jeremiah 42:19 warns the remnant not to go to Egypt — reinforcing that trusting Egypt is a fatal mistake, as Zedekiah learned.
Jeremiah 2:18 similarly condemns seeking help from Egypt, asking what gain there is in drinking the Nile's waters — a direct parallel to trusting Egypt for horses.
In 2 Kings 18:24, the Assyrian taunts Judah for trusting Egypt's chariots — the same folly Zedekiah commits in relying on Egyptian horses.
In 2 Kings 17:4, Hoshea of Israel also rebels against Assyria by seeking help from Egypt — a direct parallel to Zedekiah's actions.