Isaiah 14:17

That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?

Cross-reference

Isaiah 14:4 Parallel

Isaiah 14:4 introduces the 'oppressor' — the king of Babylon whose destructive actions are described in verse 17.

Isaiah 13:19-22 describes Babylon made desolate like Sodom — the very wilderness the fallen king created.

Isaiah 45:13 contrasts with the king's refusal by promising Cyrus will set exiles free and rebuild the city.

Isaiah 58:6 Contrast

Isaiah 58:6 describes God's desired fast of letting the oppressed go free, contrasting with the king who did not release prisoners.

Isaiah 42:22 Historical context

Isaiah 42:22 depicts Israel as prisoners without deliverance — the direct result of the king who would not open the prison house.

Isaiah 47:6 Parallel

Isaiah 47:6 accuses Babylon of showing no mercy to God's people — the same lack of compassion as not releasing prisoners.

Ezra 1:2-4 records Cyrus's decree freeing exiles, directly opposing the king who did not let prisoners go home.

Psalm 102:20 shows God hearing prisoners and releasing them — contrasting the Babylonian king who refused to open their prison.

Jeremiah 50:33 describes Babylon holding captives fast and refusing to let them go — mirroring the king who opened not the prison.

2 Chronicles 28:8-15 recounts captives being released after rebuke, contrasting the Babylonian king's failure to free prisoners.