Isaiah 26:1

In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 60:18 uses the same metaphor: walls called Salvation, directly echoing 'salvation as walls' here.

Isaiah 12:1 Parallel

Isaiah 12:1 is another song for that day, giving thanks for turned anger — directly parallel to this song of salvation.

Isaiah 25:9 Parallel

Isaiah 25:9 proclaims salvation on that day, the very event this song celebrates — a direct thematic link.

In Isaiah 49:16, God's engraved palms and 'your walls ever before me' directly echo the wall of salvation imagery.

Isaiah 24:21-23 depicts God reigning on Zion that day — the same eschatological victory that underlies the strong city here.

Isaiah 62:11 proclaims salvation coming to Zion — complements the image of salvation as the city's defense here.

Isaiah 2:11 Parallel

Isaiah 2:11 speaks of the day when human pride is humbled — the same 'that day' setting for the strong city of salvation.

Isaiah 27:1 Parallel

Isaiah 27:1 describes the Lord slaying Leviathan on that day — both are part of the same 'Isaiah apocalypse' section, sharing the day of victory.

Isaiah 27:2 Parallel

Isaiah 27:2 calls for a song about a pleasant vineyard on that day — a parallel song of restoration in the same context.

In Isaiah 33:16, the secure dwelling on heights with divine provision parallels the strong city with salvation walls.

Isaiah 52:8 Parallel

Isaiah 52:8 describes watchmen shouting for joy as God returns to Zion, sharing the joyous city-salvation theme.

Revelation 21:12-22 describes the New Jerusalem with walls and gates — the ultimate fulfillment of the strong city with salvation as walls.

Exodus 15:2-21 is the first victory song after the Red Sea deliverance—both celebrate God's salvation with singing.

Revelation 19:1-7 is the heavenly song 'Salvation belongs to our God'—fulfillment of the song in Isaiah's vision.

Zechariah 2:5 depicts God as a wall of fire around Jerusalem — echoes the 'salvation as walls' metaphor here.

Psalm 137:3 Contrast

Psalm 137 laments inability to sing in exile—contrasts the joyful song of salvation in Isaiah 26:1.

Psalm 48:12 Parallel

Psalm 48:12 calls for inspecting Zion's fortifications — parallels the confidence in the strong city's defenses here.

2 Samuel 22:1-51 is David's song of deliverance praising God as fortress and salvation—same themes.

Judges 5:1-31 is Deborah's victory song—both are songs of deliverance celebrating God's salvation.

In Zechariah 14:11, Jerusalem's future safety is similarly promised — no more destruction, dwelling in security. Echoes the strong city theme.

Jeremiah 33:11 shows restored Jerusalem singing thanksgiving—parallel song of praise in the city context.

Zechariah 9:8 depicts God guarding his temple from oppressors, echoing the protected city with salvation walls.

Nahum 1:7 Parallel

Nahum 1:7 describes God as a refuge for the trusting, similar to the strong city with salvation as walls.

Ezra 3:11 Parallel

Ezra 3:11 is the song at the temple foundation—both are joyful songs in Jerusalem praising God's steadfast love.