In Ezekiel 20:49, the prophet complains that people say he speaks parables, directly echoing the command in 17:2 to put forth a riddle.

In Ezekiel 24:3, God commands another parable ('utter a parable'), directly paralleling the riddle instruction here.

In Judges 9:8-15, Jotham's parable of the trees illustrates the same use of allegorical storytelling that Ezekiel is commanded to employ.

In Judges 14:12-19, Samson's riddle is another OT example of a riddle used to convey a message, connecting to Ezekiel's riddle.

In 2 Samuel 12:1-4, Nathan's parable of the ewe lamb is a classic prophetic parable, similar to the riddle Ezekiel must speak.

In Hosea 12:10, God says He used similitudes through prophets, confirming that Ezekiel's riddle is part of that divine method.

In Matthew 13:13, Jesus explains that parables are for those who do not see or hear, revealing the purpose behind Ezekiel's riddle.

In Mark 4:34, Jesus taught only in parables, mirroring Ezekiel's use of riddles to convey God's message.

In Numbers 12:8, God speaks to Moses clearly, not in dark speeches — contrasting with Ezekiel's commanded riddle.

In Numbers 23:7, Balaam 'took up his parable,' directly paralleling Ezekiel's instruction to speak a riddle.

In Matthew 13:24, Jesus 'put forth' a parable, echoing Ezekiel's command to put forth a riddle.