Isaiah 34:17
And he hath cast the lot for them, and his hand hath divided it unto them by line: they shall possess it for ever, from generation to generation shall they dwell therein.
Cross-reference
Isaiah 34:10
Parallel
In Isaiah 34:10, the permanent desolation is described — 'from generation to generation' matches the 'forever' possession in the main verse.
Isaiah 13:20–22
Parallel
In Isaiah 13:20-22, Babylon's desolation is described with wild animals — identical imagery to Edom's fate, showing a pattern of judgment.
Joshua 18:8
Historical context
In Joshua 18:8, Joshua casts lots to divide the land — the same practice described here for apportioning desolation to Edom.
Psalm 78:55
Parallel
In Psalm 78:55, God apportions the land to Israel by line and casts out nations — the same allotment imagery used here for judgment.
Acts 13:19
Contrast
In Acts 13:19, Paul recounts God giving Canaan as an inheritance — a positive counterpart to this negative allotment of desolation.