Ezekiel 34:25

And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause the evil beasts to cease out of the land: and they shall dwell safely in the wilderness, and sleep in the woods.

Cross-reference

Ezekiel 34:28 continues the same promise: no more prey to beasts and secure dwelling, directly expanding the covenant context.

In Ezekiel 37:26, the same 'covenant of peace' is reaffirmed for reunited Israel, echoing Ezekiel 34:25.

Ezekiel 28:26 describes living in safety and building, matching the safety and security in Ezekiel 34:25.

Ezekiel 5:17 threatens wild beasts as judgment, while Ezekiel 34:25 promises to remove them — a direct contrast.

Hosea 2:18-23 describes a covenant with beasts and security in the land, closely paralleling Ezekiel's covenant of peace.

Leviticus 26:6 gives the same promise of peace and removal of beasts, forming the covenantal background for Ezekiel's prophecy.

Isaiah 11:6-9 depicts a peaceful kingdom where wild animals no longer harm, expanding on Ezekiel's promise of safety from beasts.

Isaiah 35:9 Parallel

Isaiah 35:9 promises no ravenous beasts on the holy way, reinforcing the secure dwelling described in Ezekiel 34:25.

Jeremiah 23:6 promises Israel will dwell securely under the righteous Branch, matching Ezekiel's secure dwelling in the covenant of peace.

Jeremiah 23:6 also assures secure dwelling for Israel under the coming king, aligning with Ezekiel's promise of safety from beasts.

Ephesians 2:14 identifies Christ as our peace who breaks hostility—fulfilling the covenant of peace promised here.

Micah 4:4 Parallel

Micah 4:4 promises no one will make them afraid, akin to Ezekiel's covenant of peace and safety.

Jeremiah 32:37 promises to bring exiles back to live in safety, directly paralleling Ezekiel's safety in the wilderness.

In Isaiah 32:18, secure dwellings and quiet resting places are promised; here the same secure dwelling in wilderness is given.

In Deuteronomy 33:28, Israel lives in safety in a land of grain and wine; here security from wild beasts fulfills that blessing.

In Leviticus 26:5, 'dwell securely' is part of covenant blessings for obedience; here it's a direct promise of peace.

In Leviticus 25:19, 'dwell securely' appears with land's fruitfulness; here it's linked to safety from beasts.

In Leviticus 25:18, 'dwell securely' is tied to keeping God's statutes; here it's promised as part of the covenant of peace.

Genesis 9:2 Contrast

In Genesis 9:2, God puts fear of humans on animals; here He reverses that by removing wild beasts for secure dwelling.

Malachi 2:5 Parallel

Malachi 2:5 also mentions a 'covenant of peace' but with Levi—linking God’s covenant promise to different recipients.

In Deuteronomy 12:10, God gives rest from enemies so Israel lives in safety; here safety includes removal of wild beasts.