Isaiah 2:16

And upon all the ships of Tarshish, and upon all pleasant pictures.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 23:1 Parallel

Isaiah 23:1 uses the same phrase 'ships of Tarshish' in a judgment oracle against Tyre, echoing the same theme of divine judgment on maritime wealth.

Isaiah 60:9 Contrast

Isaiah 60:9 uses ships of Tarshish positively to bring wealth for Zion's restoration, in stark contrast to their judgment in Isaiah 2:16.

Revelation 18:17-19 depicts the lament of shipmasters over Babylon's fall, directly paralleling Isaiah's judgment on ships of Tarshish and luxury vessels.

Psalm 48:7 Parallel

Psalm 48:7 directly says God breaks ships of Tarshish with an east wind, a clear instance of divine judgment on those vessels as in Isaiah 2:16.

In Ezekiel 27:25, the phrase 'ships of Tarshish' explicitly appears, directly paralleling the same ships as symbols of wealth and pride.

1 Kings 10:22 Historical context

1 Kings 10:22 describes Solomon's navy of Tarshish bringing luxury goods, providing a historical example of the wealth God judges in Isaiah 2:16.

1 Kings 22:48 Historical context

1 Kings 22:48 records Jehoshaphat's ships of Tarshish destroyed, a historical precedent for the judgment on such vessels in Isaiah 2:16.

Ezekiel 27:12 Historical context

In Ezekiel 27:12, Tarshish is named as a trading partner of Tyre, providing background to the ships of Tarshish mentioned here.

Jonah 1:3 Historical context

In Jonah 1:3, a ship going to Tarshish is the setting for Jonah's flight, linking to the same location and ships.