Ezekiel 30:22

Therefore thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I am against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and will break his arms, the strong, and that which was broken; and I will cause the sword to fall out of his hand.

Cross-reference

In Ezekiel 29:3, God calls Pharaoh the great dragon, introducing the monster imagery that sets up the judgment on his arms.

Ezekiel 32:11 Historical context

Ezekiel 32:11 specifies that the sword against Pharaoh will come from Babylon — the same sword God causes to fall from Pharaoh's hand in 30:22.

Ezekiel 34:16 contrasts by showing God binding up the injured while destroying the strong — opposite of breaking Egypt's arms.

2 Kings 24:7 Historical context

2 Kings 24:7 records the historical outcome: Egypt's king never again marched out, matching the broken arms prophecy.

Jeremiah 46:1-12 is an extended oracle of Egypt's defeat at Carchemish, echoing the same divine judgment.

Jeremiah 46:21-25 specifies Egypt's mercenaries falling and Pharaoh being punished — a more detailed parallel.

Jeremiah 46:25 also pronounces judgment on Pharaoh, Egypt, and her gods — reinforcing the same divine verdict.

Psalm 37:17 Parallel

Psalm 37:17 states a general principle: the wicked's power is broken — applied here to Egypt.

Jeremiah 37:7 describes Pharaoh's army retreating — another instance of Egypt's military failure as judgment.