Isaiah 21:1

The burden of the desert of the sea. As whirlwinds in the south pass through; so it cometh from the desert, from a terrible land.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 13:1 Parallel

Isaiah 13:1 introduces the burden against Babylon—the same subject as this oracle in 21:1.

Isaiah 13:17 Historical context

Isaiah 13:17 identifies the Medes as the judgment instrument, revealing the historical agents behind the whirlwind.

Isaiah 13:20-22 describes Babylon's permanent desolation—the fate proclaimed in this oracle against the Wilderness of the Sea.

Isaiah 14:23 declares God will sweep Babylon with destruction—consistent with the judgment in this oracle.

Isaiah 14:6 Related theme

Isaiah 14:6 describes Babylon's oppressive rule, providing background for the judgment oracle here.

Isaiah 13:4 Parallel

Isaiah 13:4 depicts God mustering nations for battle, paralleling the whirlwind invasion with a gathered army.

Isaiah 13:18 Historical context

Isaiah 13:18 describes the Medes' merciless violence, fleshing out the devastation the whirlwind brings.

Jeremiah 25:12 Related theme

Jeremiah 25:12 prophesies God's punishment of Babylon after seventy years, aligning with this oracle.

Jeremiah 50:1 Related theme

Jeremiah 50:1 introduces a prophecy against Babylon, the same subject as this oracle.

Daniel 5:26 Prophetic fulfillment

Daniel 5:26 records the writing on the wall pronouncing Babylon's fall, directly fulfilling this oracle.

Job 37:9 Parallel

Job 37:9 also depicts a whirlwind from the south, reinforcing this image of God's powerful storm.