Isaiah 19:23

In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians shall serve with the Assyrians.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 11:16 describes a highway for Israel's remnant from Assyria — a parallel highway image to the one connecting Egypt and Assyria.

Isaiah 35:8-10 describes a 'Way of Holiness' highway for the redeemed to Zion — a parallel highway of worship to the one uniting nations.

Isaiah 11:11 prophesies God recovering a remnant from Egypt and Assyria—the same lands joined by the highway.

Isaiah 27:13 has those from Assyria and Egypt worshiping on Zion—direct parallel to the highway leading to worship.

Isaiah 60:3 Parallel

Isaiah 60:3 has nations and kings coming to Israel's light—a general fulfillment of the worship from Egypt and Assyria.

Isaiah 45:14 depicts Egypt coming in chains to acknowledge God—unlike the mutual worship here, but still ties Egypt to divine recognition.

Isaiah 40:3–5 Related theme

Isaiah 40:3-5 calls for preparing a highway for the Lord — a similar highway motif as the one connecting nations in worship here.

Ephesians 3:6-8 reveals Gentiles as co-heirs with Israel — a New Testament realization of the united worship prophesied here.

Ephesians 2:18-22 depicts Jews and Gentiles united in Christ as one temple — fulfilling the vision of nations worshiping together here.

Colossians 3:11 abolishes ethnic divisions in Christ, mirroring the unity of Egypt and Assyria in worship.

Romans 3:29 Parallel

Romans 3:29 declares God is God of both Jews and Gentiles, directly supporting the inclusive worship here.

Acts 15:17 Parallel

Acts 15:17 quotes Amos on Gentiles seeking God, echoing the highway of worship for Egypt and Assyria.

Micah 7:12 Parallel

Micah 7:12 foretells people coming from Assyria and Egypt to Zion—directly matching the highway’s destination.

Psalm 87:4 Parallel

Psalm 87:4 lists foreign nations, including Egypt (Rahab), as born in Zion—echoing the inclusion of Egypt and Assyria in worship.

Acts 2:10 Historical context

Acts 2:10 lists Egyptians present at Pentecost, showing fulfillment of nations worshiping together.

Jeremiah 12:16 promises that if former enemy nations learn God's ways, they will be built up—parallel to Egypt and Assyria learning to worship.

Zechariah 9:7 similarly describes former enemies (Philistines) being incorporated into God's people and worshiping.

Genesis 25:18 Historical context

Genesis 25:18 describes Ishmael's territory between Egypt and Assyria—the very region the highway later unites for worship.

Psalm 96:3 Related theme

Psalm 96:3 commands declaring God's glory among all nations—broadening the mission behind the worship described here.