Ezekiel 29:19

Therefore thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I will give the land of Egypt unto Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon; and he shall take her multitude, and take her spoil, and take her prey; and it shall be the wages for his army.

Cross-reference

Ezekiel 29:8-10 pronounces judgment on Egypt — this verse specifies that judgment comes via giving Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar.

Ezekiel 30:10-12 repeats the judgment on Egypt by Nebuchadnezzar — reinforcing the same prophecy as here.

Ezekiel 26:5 Historical context

Ezekiel 26:5 declares Tyre will become spoil for nations — the context for why Egypt is given as compensation for Nebuchadnezzar's work against Tyre.

Ezekiel 30:4 continues the judgment on Egypt with its wealth carried away — a direct elaboration of the plunder described here.

Ezekiel 31:2 begins an allegory against Pharaoh — part of the same oracle series against Egypt that this verse introduces.

Ezekiel 32:12 depicts Egypt's multitude falling by swords of ruthless nations — further detail of the judgment set in motion here.

Ezekiel 32:15 concludes the oracle with Egypt made desolate — the ultimate outcome of God giving Egypt to Nebuchadnezzar.

Jeremiah 43:10 describes Nebuchadnezzar invading Egypt — a direct parallel to the promise here that God will give Egypt to him.

Jeremiah 25:9 also names Nebuchadnezzar as God's servant sent to bring judgment on nations — same agent used for divine purpose.

Jeremiah 43:11 specifically describes Nebuchadnezzar striking Egypt — the same event where Egypt is given to him as wages.

Isaiah 19:4 Related theme

In Isaiah 19:4, God also gives Egypt over to a fierce king — both passages depict divine judgment through a foreign ruler.