Isaiah 37:29 prophesies God turning Sennacherib back; this verse records the fulfillment as he returns to Nineveh.

Isaiah 31:9 prophesies the Assyrian king fleeing to his stronghold in fear; this verse shows Sennacherib's return to Nineveh fulfilling that.

2 Kings 19:37 continues the account, recording Sennacherib's assassination in Nineveh, directly parallel to his return here.

2 Chronicles 32:21 describes Sennacherib returning to his land after the angel's destruction, matching this verse's report of his return to Nineveh.

Nahum 1:1 introduces the oracle against Nineveh, the same city where Sennacherib returns in this verse, linking to its later judgment.

Genesis 10:11 records the founding of Nineveh by Asshur, the city to which Sennacherib returns here.