Ezekiel 36:1
Also, thou son of man, prophesy unto the mountains of Israel, and say, Ye mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord:
Cross-reference
In Ezekiel 36:4, the same command to the mountains of Israel is repeated within the same chapter, reinforcing the prophetic address.
In Ezekiel 36:8, the mountains of Israel are directly addressed again, now with the promise of fruitfulness and restoration.
In Ezekiel 6:2, God gives the same command to prophesy to the mountains of Israel, but there it is 'against' them in judgment.
In Ezekiel 6:3, the identical address 'O mountains of Israel, hear the word of the Lord GOD' is used, continuing the judgment oracle.
Ezekiel 21:2 commands prophesying against the land of Israel—a parallel prophetic command to address the land, here specifically the mountains.
In Ezekiel 33:28, the mountains of Israel are described as desolate, providing the backdrop for the restoration promised in chapter 36.
In Ezekiel 38:8, the mountains of Israel are the scene of restored Israel later attacked by Gog — echoing the same geographical focus.
In Ezekiel 34:14, the mountains of Israel are the place of safe pasture for God's flock, contrasting with the judgment and pointing to restoration.
In Ezekiel 37:4, the same prophetic formula is used for dry bones, showing a pattern of commanding creation to hear God's word.
In Ezekiel 37:22, the mountains of Israel are where the reunited nation will dwell, linking to the restoration theme in chapter 36.
Isaiah 44:23 calls mountains to sing for redemption—the same redemptive context as this prophecy to the mountains.
Jeremiah 29:14 promises restoration and return to the land—the very outcome addressed in this prophecy to the mountains.
In Micah 6:1, the prophet similarly calls the mountains to hear God's case — a direct parallel to addressing the mountains of Israel.
In 1 Kings 13:2, a prophet similarly addresses an inanimate object (the altar)—a structural parallel to commanding the mountains to hear.
Psalm 148:9 calls mountains to praise God—here they are called to hear His word. Both summon creation to respond.