Ezekiel 28:26
And they shall dwell safely therein, and shall build houses, and plant vineyards; yea, they shall dwell with confidence, when I have executed judgments upon all those that despise them round about them; and they shall know that I am the Lord their God.
Cross-reference
Ezekiel 28:24 removes the briers and thorns from neighbors, directly setting up the secure dwelling described in the next verse.
Ezekiel 34:25-28 elaborates the covenant of peace, with safety from wild beasts and enemies, directly developing the secure dwelling here.
Ezekiel 35:1-15 pronounces judgment on Edom for their hostility, directly specifying neighbors who despised Israel as in Ezekiel 28:26.
Ezekiel 38:8 explicitly says Israel 'dwells securely' in the restored land, using the same key phrase as this verse.
Ezekiel 38:11 describes the same peaceful setting from an enemy's perspective—unwalled villages, unsuspecting people—showing it is vulnerable to attack.
Ezekiel 26:20 describes Tyre cast into the pit—contrasting with the security Israel enjoys after judgment here.
Ezekiel 26:2 records Tyre's gloating over Jerusalem's fall—the specific malice that leads to the punishment referenced here.
Ezekiel 34:13 expands on the same restoration: bringing Israel back to the land and feeding them, directly fulfilling the secure dwelling promised here.
Ezekiel 39:22 echoes the exact conclusion—'know that I am the LORD their God'—after Gog's defeat, mirroring the knowledge gained from this judgment.
Ezekiel 39:27 describes the gathering and vindication that precedes the security mentioned here, linking restoration to God's holiness among the nations.
In Ezekiel 29:16, Egypt is no longer a false hope for Israel, reinforcing the secure dwelling promised here by removing reliance on foreign nations.
Ezekiel 29:21 adds a horn of strength and opened lips for Israel, complementing this promise of secure dwelling with restored leadership.
Ezekiel 12:15 uses the 'know that I am the LORD' formula in a judgment context—contrasting with its use in this restoration context.
Hosea 2:18 adds a covenant with beasts and abolishing weapons, expanding the peace promise to all creation.
Amos 9:14 explicitly says they will plant vineyards and rebuild cities, strongly paralleling the security and productivity promised here.
Zechariah 1:15 explicitly says God is angry with nations at ease who added to Israel's calamity, echoing the judgment in Ezekiel 28:26.
Zechariah 2:5 adds that God Himself will be a wall of fire around Jerusalem, providing direct divine protection.
Leviticus 25:19 continues with secure dwelling and land producing fruit, mirroring the blessings described in this restoration passage.
Jeremiah 32:15 promises that houses, fields, and vineyards will be bought again, reinforcing the same restoration and settled life as here.
Jeremiah 31:5 directly mentions planting vineyards and enjoying the fruit, matching the promise of vineyards in security here.
Leviticus 25:18 contains the same promise: obeying God's statutes leads to dwelling securely in the land, here fulfilled in restoration.
1 Kings 4:25 recalls Solomon's era when each person sat under their vine and fig tree in safety—a historical precedent for this future peace.
Isaiah 65:21 uses identical language—building houses and planting vineyards—as part of the new creation promise.
Jeremiah 23:6 promises Israel will dwell securely under the righteous Branch, directly linking this security to the coming Davidic king.
Isaiah 65:22 adds that they will enjoy their work long-term, with no one else taking it—emphasizing permanent possession.
Hosea 2:15 also promises vineyards and hope in restoration, matching the planting and security here as a recurring image of renewed blessing.
Hosea 9:13 contrasts sharply: Ephraim is planted but led to slaughter, opposite the secure dwelling and flourishing promised here.
Jeremiah 30:3 promises restoration of Israel from captivity—parallel to the restoration and safety described here.
Jeremiah 29:6 uses the same 'build houses and plant gardens' command but for exiles in Babylon, contrasting with the secure settlement promised here.
Jeremiah 33:16 adds that Jerusalem will be called 'The Lord Our Righteousness' while dwelling safely—linking security to God's righteousness.
Jeremiah 29:28 repeats the same instruction to build houses and plant gardens in exile, paralleling the language but in a very different setting.
Deuteronomy 12:10 speaks of rest and safety from enemies after entering the land, a foundational promise echoed here in the future gathering.
Jeremiah 30:10 promises Jacob's restoration and safety, paralleling the dwelling in security but without the judgment on enemies.
Psalm 107:37 uses the same image of planting vineyards to describe God's restoration blessing—parallel to the security promised here.
Amos 1:9 pronounces judgment on Tyre, one of the 'despisers' mentioned here, confirming that God executes judgments on Israel's enemies.
Zechariah 2:4 adds that Jerusalem will be without walls because of its population—implying such security that walls are unnecessary.
In Matthew 11:22, Jesus contrasts Tyre's judgment (Ezekiel 28) with the greater guilt of Chorazin and Bethsaida — a different angle on Tyre's fate.
Luke 10:13 parallels Matthew 11:22 — Tyre and Sidon are contrasted with unrepentant cities, reframing their judgment.