Ezekiel 27:12

Tarshish was thy merchant by reason of the multitude of all kind of riches; with silver, iron, tin, and lead, they traded in thy fairs.

Cross-reference

Ezekiel 27:33 reflects on Tyre's former enrichment of kings — the same trade described here remembered after its fall.

Ezekiel 27:27 describes the sinking of Tyre's wealth and crew — the same trade goods from here lost in judgment.

Ezekiel 27:3 introduces Tyre as a merchant city, providing the context for the specific trade with Tarshish listed here.

Ezekiel 28:16 continues the judgment: trade leads to violence and sin, culminating in destruction.

Ezekiel 28:5 shows Tyre's pride from wealth—the same trade described here leads to arrogance and judgment.

Ezekiel 38:13 again mentions Tarshish as a merchant nation, here questioning Gog's plunder — echoing their trading role from 27:12.

Isaiah 23:14 Historical context

Isaiah 23:14 has ships of Tarshish wailing because Tyre's stronghold is destroyed — directly echoing the trade partner's fate in this verse.

Isaiah 23:10 Historical context

Isaiah 23:10 commands Tarshish to cross over like the Nile, indicating the collapse of Tyre's trade — the same trading partner mentioned here faces judgment.

Isaiah 23:6 Historical context

Isaiah 23:6, part of the oracle against Tyre, calls its inhabitants to flee to Tarshish — directly linking to Tarshish's role as Tyre's merchant from 27:12.

1 Kings 10:22 describes ships of Tarshish bringing gold, silver, and exotic goods — parallel to Tarshish as a source of wealth in 27:12.

Isaiah 60:9 Contrast

Isaiah 60:9 reuses Tarshish ships bringing wealth to Jerusalem, a positive reversal of Tyre's trade — contrasting future hope with judgment.

Jeremiah 10:9 Related theme

Jeremiah 10:9 also mentions silver from Tarshish, used for idols — similar trade goods but in a different moral context.

Isaiah 2:16 Related theme

Isaiah 2:16 lists ships of Tarshish among objects of human pride to be judged — referencing the same vessels that trade in 27:12.

2 Chronicles 20:37 Historical context

2 Chronicles 20:37 records the prophecy that Jehoshaphat's ships to Tarshish would be wrecked — the same trade route mentioned in 27:12.

2 Chronicles 20:36 Historical context

2 Chronicles 20:36 recounts Jehoshaphat's ships for Tarshish trade — consistent with Tarshish as a major trading partner from 27:12.

1 Kings 22:48 Historical context

1 Kings 22:48 refers to ships of Tarshish built by Jehoshaphat for gold trade — mirroring the commercial role of Tarshish in 27:12.

Psalm 72:10 Related theme

Psalm 72:10 envisions kings of Tarshish bringing presents to the messianic king — similar to Tarshish's wealth from 27:12, but in a prophetic context.