Ezekiel 21:2

Son of man, set thy face toward Jerusalem, and drop thy word toward the holy places, and prophesy against the land of Israel,

Cross-reference

Ezekiel 4:7 Parallel

In Ezekiel 4:7, 'set your face toward' and 'prophesy against' the city directly parallel this command.

Ezekiel 6:2 Parallel

In Ezekiel 6:2, the same command targets the mountains of Israel — a parallel structure for a different object.

In Ezekiel 20:46, the same formula 'set your face toward... and prophesy against' is used, though directed south instead of Jerusalem.

In Ezekiel 25:2, 'set your face toward the Ammonites and prophesy against them' follows the exact same pattern.

In Ezekiel 29:2, the same formula targets Egypt — showing a pattern of judgment oracles against nations.

In Ezekiel 38:2, the same command applies to Gog — extending the pattern of prophetic judgment oracles.

Ezekiel 7:2 Parallel

Ezekiel 7:2 also prophesies the end on the land of Israel — a strong parallel judgment oracle.

Ezekiel 7:24 describes the desecration of sanctuaries — fulfilling the judgment Ezekiel is commanded to preach.

Ezekiel 11:4 commands prophesying against Jerusalem's leaders — same imperative as in Ezekiel 21:2.

Ezekiel 13:17 uses 'set your face against' for false prophetesses — same phrase and commission structure.

In Ezekiel 36:1, the same audience (mountains of Israel) receives a prophecy of restoration — contrasting with judgment here.

In Jeremiah 26:12, Jeremiah also prophesies against Jerusalem and the temple — a parallel commission to speak judgment on the city.

Amos 7:16 Contrast

In Amos 7:16, the people tell the prophet not to prophesy against Israel — directly opposing the command here.