Ezekiel 25:15
Thus saith the Lord God; Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with a despiteful heart, to destroy it for the old hatred;
Cross-reference
Ezekiel 25:6 rebukes the Philistines for their malicious glee—directly parallel to the same nation's vengeful actions in verse 15.
Ezekiel 25:12 condemns Edom for acting revengefully—same charge of vengeance as Philistines in verse 15, different nation but identical theme.
Ezekiel 35:5 uses identical language about Edom's 'perpetual enmity' — directly paralleling Philistines' never-ending hatred.
2 Samuel 8:1 records David's conquest of Philistines, aligning with God's judgment against them.
Zechariah 9:5-8 prophesies Philistine cities' fear and God's removal of their power, aligning with Ezekiel's declaration of judgment.
Zephaniah 2:4-7 names Philistine cities doomed to desolation, matching Ezekiel's condemnation of their revenge and future destruction.
Amos 1:6-8 condemns Gaza and Philistine cities for slave trading, a specific sin that parallels the malice behind the vengeance in Ezekiel.
Joel 3:4-8 directly addresses Philistia for selling Judah's people, linking their judgment to the same offense of vengeance against God's people.
Jeremiah 47 is a full oracle against Philistines, providing a near-identical prophecy of destruction that reinforces Ezekiel's message.
Isaiah 14:29-31 also pronounces judgment on Philistia, echoing the same divine verdict against their pride and oppression.
1 Samuel 17 recounts David's defeat of Goliath, a key Philistine enemy exemplifying their threat.
Isaiah 14:30 also judges Philistia, killing its root and remnant — reinforcing God's enmity against them for their hostility.
Luke 6:28 commands blessing enemies — the opposite of Philistines' vengeful destruction, highlighting a radical contrast.
Zechariah 2:8 declares that touching Israel touches God's eye — explaining why God judges Philistines for attacking His people.
Jeremiah 25:20 includes Philistines in the broader cup of God's wrath, placing Ezekiel's specific oracle within a wider judgment scene.
Isaiah 9:12 depicts Philistines devouring Israel, illustrating the relentless enmity that Ezekiel's oracle condemns.
2 Chronicles 28:18 records Philistine invasions during Ahaz's reign, providing historical context for the ongoing enmity Ezekiel addresses.
Psalm 83:7 lists Philistia among allied enemies conspiring against Israel, showing the hostile context behind Ezekiel's oracle.