Isaiah 30:2

That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt!

Cross-reference

Isaiah 20:5 Parallel

Isaiah 20:5 foretells shame from trusting Egypt—directly matches the same folly of seeking refuge in Pharaoh here.

Isaiah 20:6 Parallel

Isaiah 20:6 reveals the future shame of those who fled to Egypt, matching the rebuke here.

Isaiah 31:1-3 directly echoes this woe against trusting Egypt instead of God, emphasizing their human weakness.

Isaiah 36:6 Allusion

Isaiah 36:6 depicts Egypt as a broken reed that pierces - illustrating the futility of relying on Egypt condemned here.

Ezekiel 29:7 expands the broken reed metaphor, showing the harm caused by trusting Egypt - exactly the folly rebuked here.

Joshua 9:14 Parallel

In Joshua 9:14, Israel also fails to ask God's counsel before making a treaty — a direct parallel to seeking Egypt without consulting God.

In 1 Kings 22:7, Jehoshaphat insists on inquiring of a prophet of the Lord — contrasting with Israel's failure to ask God here.

2 Kings 17:4 Historical context

2 Kings 17:4 records Hoshea's alliance with Egypt that brought Assyrian punishment - a concrete example of the folly condemned here.

Ezekiel 29:6 declares Egypt a broken reed - the same image used here (Isaiah 36:6) and confirming the unreliability of Egypt.

Jeremiah 43:7 Historical context

Jeremiah 43:7 describes the remnant fleeing to Egypt in disobedience - another case of seeking refuge there, which leads to judgment.

In Jeremiah 21:2, Zedekiah sends to Jeremiah to inquire of the Lord — opposite of Israel's neglect to ask God for guidance.

In Jeremiah 42:2, the remnant asks Jeremiah to pray for direction — a contrast to Israel's failure to seek God's advice.

Hosea 14:3 Parallel

Hosea 14:3 rejects trust in Assyria and military strength—same call to abandon reliance on foreign powers.

In Numbers 14:9, Joshua and Caleb urge trust in God rather than fear — contrasting with Israel's fear-driven reliance on Egypt.

Jeremiah 41:17 records Jews fleeing to Egypt against God's will—same pattern of misplaced trust in Egypt.

2 Kings 18:21 calls Egypt a splintered reed that pierces the hand—same imagery of unreliable help.

Jeremiah 37:5 Historical context

Jeremiah 37:5 shows Egypt's army coming to help Judah, but it was only temporary - illustrating the unreliability of Egyptian aid.

Psalm 118:9 Contrast

Psalm 118:9 says it's better to trust in God than in princes—direct contrast to relying on Egypt's princes.

Jeremiah 46:25 pronounces judgment on Egypt and its gods—underscores the folly of trusting a doomed nation.

Deuteronomy 28:68 warns of being taken back to Egypt as a curse - contrasting with the voluntary seeking of Egypt here.

Numbers 27:21 instructs Israel to seek God's direction through the priest - contrasting with the failure to ask God here.

In Jeremiah 42:20, the people ask for prayer but with deceit — a parallel to Israel's empty request, not genuine seeking.