Hosea 13:16

Samaria shall become desolate; for she hath rebelled against her God: they shall fall by the sword: their infants shall be dashed in pieces, and their women with child shall be ripped up.

Cross-reference

Hosea 10:14 Parallel

Hosea 10:14 uses identical imagery of mothers dashed with children—a direct parallel within Hosea.

Hosea 9:13 Parallel

Hosea 9:13 uses the same motif of children being led to slaughter, emphasizing the tragedy of judgment on Ephraim.

Hosea 5:9 Parallel

Hosea 5:9 similarly proclaims Ephraim's desolation on the day of punishment, reinforcing the certainty of judgment.

2 Kings 8:12 records Elisha's prophecy of Hazael dashing children and ripping up pregnant women — the same atrocities foretold here against Samaria.

Nahum 3:10 Parallel

Nahum 3:10 describes Nineveh's young children dashed in pieces — a parallel judgment scene with the same infant violence.

Micah 6:16 Historical context

Micah 6:16 links Samaria's desolation to following Omri and Ahab—same rebellion here.

Amos 6:1-8 condemns the complacent leaders of Samaria—their captivity echoes this desolation.

Amos 4:1 Historical context

Amos 4:1 rebukes the oppressive women of Samaria—highlighting the sins that led to this judgment.

Amos 3:9-15 pronounces judgment on Samaria's altars and houses—same divine visitation.

Amos 1:13 Parallel

Amos 1:13 condemns Ammon for ripping up pregnant women in Gilead — the same phrase used here to describe Samaria's punishment.

Isaiah 17:3 Parallel

Isaiah 17:3 declares the end of Ephraim's kingdom—parallel prophecy of Samaria's fall.

Isaiah 13:16 prophesies Babylon's children dashed to pieces — mirroring the same brutal imagery of judgment here.

Isaiah 8:4 Historical context

In Isaiah 8:4, the spoil of Samaria is taken by Assyria—same event of judgment as here.

Isaiah 7:8 Parallel

Isaiah 7:8 predicts Ephraim (Samaria) will be shattered, echoing Hosea's prophecy of Samaria's destruction.

Psalm 137:9 Parallel

Psalm 137:9 uses the same 'dashing infants' imagery against Babylon — a direct parallel of the violent judgment language.

2 Kings 17:18 Prophetic fulfillment

2 Kings 17:18 states God removed Israel from His sight, confirming the judgment Hosea proclaimed against Samaria.

2 Kings 17:6 Prophetic fulfillment

2 Kings 17:6 records Assyria capturing Samaria, fulfilling Hosea's prophecy of Samaria's violent downfall.

2 Kings 15:16 Historical context

2 Kings 15:16 describes Menahem ripping up pregnant women in Tiphsah — a historical parallel to the judgment language used here against Samaria.

Jeremiah 7:15 directly references the casting out of Ephraim (Samaria) as a warning to Judah, echoing the judgment described.

Amos 8:14 Allusion

Amos 8:14 mentions the 'Guilt of Samaria' and declares they shall fall, directly connecting to Samaria's judgment here.

Micah 1:6 Parallel

Micah 1:7 describes destruction of Samaria's idols, a complementary judgment to the violent human destruction in Hosea.

Isaiah 13:18 uses the same brutal imagery of no mercy on children in judgment against Babylon, mirroring the violence here.

2 Kings 18:10 Historical context

2 Kings 18:10 records the actual fall of Samaria — the historical fulfillment of this prophecy, though without detailing the violent acts.

Isaiah 7:9 Parallel

Isaiah 7:9 identifies Samaria as Ephraim's head and links unbelief to downfall, reinforcing Hosea's message of Samaria's guilt.

Amos 9:8 Contrast

Amos 9:8 affirms destruction of the sinful kingdom but adds a promise of remnant, contrasting with the total judgment imagery.

Deuteronomy 28:50 describes a fierce nation that shows no favor to the young — a broader covenant curse that foreshadows the specific atrocities here.