Hosea 3:5

Afterward shall the children of Israel return, and seek the Lord their God, and David their king; and shall fear the Lord and his goodness in the latter days.

Cross-references

Hosea 5:6 Contrast

Hosea 5:6 shows Israel seeking but not finding God — contrasting with the successful seeking promised here.

Hosea 1:11 Parallel

Hosea 1:11 foretells Israel and Judah gathered under one head—same restoration and kingly theme within the same book.

Hosea 5:15 Parallel

Hosea 5:15 says God withdraws until they seek him — the seeking in this verse answers that condition.

Jeremiah 33:17 guarantees an unending Davidic throne, grounding the kingship Hosea foretells in an enduring covenant.

Jeremiah 50:4-5 describes Israel seeking the Lord and joining covenant — a strong parallel to the seeking here.

Ezekiel 34:23 installs My servant David as shepherd over Israel, directly fulfilling the Davidic king Hosea says they will seek.

Ezekiel 34:24 names David as prince and the Lord as God, mirroring Hosea's dual emphasis on God and the Davidic king.

Jeremiah 30:9 echoes Hosea almost verbatim: Israel will serve the Lord and David their king, a direct parallel promise.

Ezekiel 37:22-25 envisions one nation under one king David, echoing Hosea's latter-day return to God and David.

Jeremiah 3:22 calls 'Return' and the people respond 'we come to you' — mirroring the return and seeking here.

Isaiah 55:3 Parallel

Isaiah 55:3 promises the sure mercies of David to those who come to the Lord, reinforcing the Davidic covenant central to Hosea's hope.

Amos 9:11-12 raises David's fallen tabernacle, a restoration parallel to Hosea's promise of seeking David their king in the last days.

Acts 15:16-18 quotes Amos about rebuilding David's tent, showing the restoration of David's kingdom that Hosea 3:5 predicts for the latter days.

In 1 Kings 12:16, Israel rejects David's house, directly opposing Hosea's prophecy that they will seek David their king in the latter days.

Deuteronomy 4:30 says in the latter days Israel will return to the LORD—an exact parallel to the return and seeking in Hosea 3:5.

Micah 2:13 Parallel

Micah 2:13 describes a king breaking through to lead the restored people—echoes Hosea's Davidic king leading the return.

In Matthew 11:3, John asks if Jesus is the Coming One — the very Davidic king Israel would seek according to Hosea 3:5.

Mark 11:10 Allusion

In Mark 11:10, the crowd blesses the coming kingdom of David, directly linking to Hosea's promise that Israel would seek David their king.

Ezekiel 37:24 explicitly says David my servant shall be king over them—direct parallel to Hosea's future Davidic king.

Luke 13:35 Allusion

In Luke 13:35, Jesus says Israel will not see Him until they bless His coming — echoing Hosea's 'latter days' when they seek David their king.

John 1:49 Parallel

In John 1:49, Nathanael confesses Jesus as King of Israel — the very Davidic king Hosea 3:5 said Israel would seek.

Ezekiel 21:27 speaks of overturning until He comes whose right it is—the messianic king Hosea calls 'David their king'.

In Romans 11:26, Paul promises all Israel's salvation — aligning with Hosea's prophecy of Israel returning to God and their king.

Deuteronomy 30:2 directly calls Israel to 'return to the LORD your God' — the same return Hosea prophesies for the latter days.

Jeremiah 31:12 describes rejoicing over the LORD's goodness—directly mirrors Hosea's 'fear the LORD and his goodness' in restoration.

Jeremiah 23:20 says in the latter days you will understand—directly parallels Hosea's 'in the latter days' and God's purposes.

Jeremiah 16:14 promises a future return from exile greater than the exodus—parallel to Hosea's 'return and seek the LORD.'

Psalm 89:3 Allusion

Psalm 89:3 records God's covenant with David — Hosea's 'David their king' directly alludes to this same Davidic promise.

Isaiah 32:1 Parallel

Isaiah 32:1 describes a righteous king reigning—directly parallel to Hosea's promise of 'David their king' in the latter days.

Jeremiah 32:37 echoes the gathering of Israel from exile, promising safe dwelling after God's wrath—parallel to Hosea's return theme.

Isaiah 11:11 foretells God recovering a remnant of His people — Hosea's return of Israel in the latter days parallels this restoration.

Isaiah 9:13 Contrast

Isaiah 9:13 describes Israel not seeking God — in contrast, Hosea promises they will return and seek Him in the latter days.

Psalm 132:10 pleads for God's anointed for David's sake — Hosea's reference to David their king echoes this messianic hope.

Romans 11:25 reveals Israel's partial hardening until the Gentiles come in, aligning with Hosea's promise of Israel's future return.

Jeremiah 31:6-10 prophesies Israel gathering to Zion — parallel to the seeking of the Lord and David here.

Isaiah 17:7 Parallel

Isaiah 17:7 says people will look to their Maker — Hosea's prophecy of seeking the LORD and fearing Him reflects the same turning.

Psalm 5:7 Parallel

Psalm 5:7 describes worship in fear of God — this same posture of reverent seeking is what Hosea predicts for Israel's return.

Psalm 34:9 Parallel

Psalm 34:9 calls saints to fear the LORD — Hosea foretells Israel will do exactly that, fearing Him and His goodness.

Micah 4:1 Parallel

Micah 4:1 speaks of the 'latter days' when the temple mount is exalted, complementing Hosea's vision of Israel seeking God.

Isaiah 2:2 Parallel

Isaiah 2:2 speaks of the latter days when the LORD's house is established—the same era as Hosea 3:5's restoration, though focusing on nations.

Daniel 10:14 says he comes to explain what will happen to Israel 'in the latter days', directly parallel to Hosea's future restoration theme.

Ezekiel 38:16 also mentions 'latter days' and God's judgment on Gog, echoing the eschatological time frame of Hosea's prophecy.

Jeremiah 50:5 depicts Israel seeking Zion and joining in a perpetual covenant, echoing Hosea's promise of returning to seek the Lord.

Psalm 40:3 Parallel

Psalm 40:3 shows many seeing God's work and fearing — this matches Hosea's prophecy that Israel will fear God after returning.

Ezekiel 38:8 uses 'latter years' and describes restored Israel being attacked, connecting to Hosea's 'latter days' return.

Jeremiah 30:24 promises understanding in the latter days—Hosea 3:5 also mentions latter days but focuses on seeking and fearing, not understanding.