Isaiah 14:15

Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.

Cross-references

Isaiah 14:3–11 Historical context

Isaiah 14:3-11 describes the fall of Babylon's king and the reaction of the dead — providing the full context for the descent to Sheol in 14:15.

Ezekiel 28:8 similarly declares the king of Tyre will be 'brought down to the pit' — echoing the same descent to Sheol as in 14:15.

Ezekiel 32:23 uses the same 'sides of the pit' phrase for Egypt's downfall, reinforcing the imagery of judgment.

Matthew 11:23 uses the same 'brought down to Hades' language — applying the pattern of pride and fall to Capernaum's unbelief.

Numbers 16:33 describes Korah's company going down alive into the pit — a direct parallel to being brought down to Sheol.

Ezekiel 31:16 describes Assyria cast down to hell with those descending to the pit — same theme of national judgment.

Ezekiel 32:18 depicts Egypt being cast to the lower parts of the earth — a close parallel to the fall to Sheol.

Luke 10:15 Allusion

Luke 10:15 warns Capernaum that exaltation leads to being thrust down to Hades — applying the same principle as Babylon's fall.