Isaiah 13:4 describes the Lord mustering armies for war against Babylon, connecting to this verse's mention of God's purpose against Babylon.

Isaiah 13:4 depicts the Lord mustering armies against Babylon, directly relating to the judgment against Babylon mentioned here.

Isaiah 13:17 specifies the Medes as God's instrument against Babylon, identifying the agent in the main verse.

Isaiah 41:22 issues the same challenge to idols to foretell the future, emphasizing God's unique sovereignty over history as in this verse.

Isaiah 43:9 also calls nations to gather and challenges idols to foretell, directly paralleling the call and challenge here.

Isaiah 44:7 repeats the challenge for idols to declare the future, reinforcing the theme that only God can predict what is to come.

Isaiah 44:28 names Cyrus as the shepherd who fulfills God's purpose, directly identifying the beloved agent.

Isaiah 45:1-3 identifies the 'chosen ally' as Cyrus, expanding on the prophecy here about God's purpose against Babylon.

Isaiah 45:20 calls nations to gather and see the folly of idols, matching the gathering call and idol challenge in this verse.

Isaiah 45:21 challenges idols to foretell and declares only God does so, directly paralleling the challenge here.

Isaiah 46:11 calls Cyrus a 'bird of prey from the east,' emphasizing God's sovereign call and purpose.

Isaiah 45:13 explicitly states Cyrus will build Jerusalem and free exiles, adding the positive outcome of judgment.

Isaiah 13:18 describes the Medes' ruthless violence, adding severity to Babylon's judgment.

Jeremiah 50:21-29 gives the detailed divine command to attack Babylon, reinforcing the judgment purpose.

Jeremiah 51:20-24 depicts Babylon's destroyer as God's hammer, matching the 'arm against Chaldeans' theme.