Ezekiel 28:21

Son of man, set thy face against Zidon, and prophesy against it,

Cross-reference

Ezekiel 32:30 Historical context

In Ezekiel 32:30, Sidon is included among the nations judged and slain — reinforcing the prophecy of judgment against Sidon here.

Ezekiel 6:2 Parallel

Ezekiel 6:2 uses the same command formula — 'set your face toward' and 'prophesy against' — for the mountains of Israel.

Ezekiel 21:2 uses the same 'set your face' command against Jerusalem — showing the same prophetic formula applied to different cities.

Ezekiel 25:2 repeats this prophetic commissioning formula for the Ammonites — 'set your face toward' and 'prophesy against'.

Ezekiel 29:2 uses the same formula for Pharaoh and Egypt — 'set your face against' and 'prophesy against'.

Isaiah 23:2-4 also pronounces judgment on Sidon, calling her to be ashamed — a parallel oracle of divine judgment against Phoenicia.

Isaiah 23:12 also pronounces judgment on Sidon — 'you will no more exalt' — reinforcing Sidon's downfall.

Jeremiah 25:22 Related theme

In Jeremiah 25:22, Sidon is listed among nations that must drink God's cup of wrath — echoing the judgment pronounced here.

Joel 3:4-8 directly addresses Tyre and Sidon, promising divine retribution — a parallel prophecy of judgment on these Phoenician cities.

Genesis 10:15 Historical context

Genesis 10:15 traces Sidon's origin as Canaan's firstborn — the city's ancient lineage and identity as a Phoenician stronghold.

Jeremiah 27:3 Related theme

Jeremiah 27:3 includes Sidon among nations commanded to submit to Babylon — a different historical moment but same city under divine sovereignty.

Jeremiah 47:4 Related theme

Jeremiah 47:4 mentions Sidon in the context of Philistine destruction — showing Sidon's role as ally and its share in judgment.

Zechariah 9:2 Related theme

Zechariah 9:2 includes Sidon among nations the Lord watches over for judgment — affirming the city's accountability before God.