Isaiah 57:2

He shall enter into peace: they shall rest in their beds, each one walking in his uprightness.

Cross-reference

In Revelation 14:13, the dead who die in the Lord rest from their labors—echoing 'they rest in their beds' in Isaiah 57:2.

In Philippians 1:23, Paul's desire to depart and be with Christ mirrors the righteous entering peace after death.

In 2 Corinthians 5:8, being away from the body and at home with the Lord parallels the peaceful death of the righteous.

2 Corinthians 5:1 Related theme

In 2 Corinthians 5:1, the hope of an eternal heavenly dwelling echoes the righteous entering eternal rest after death.

Job 3:17 Parallel

Job 3:17 describes death as rest from turmoil — echoing Isaiah's promise of peace and rest for the upright in death.

Luke 16:22 Parallel

In Luke 16:22, Lazarus carried to Abraham's side mirrors the righteous entering peace—both depict blessed afterlife.

In Ezekiel 32:25, the wicked dead lie in dishonor — a stark contrast to the peaceful rest promised to the upright in Isaiah 57:2.

Luke 2:29 Parallel

In Luke 2:29, Simeon departs in peace, directly paralleling the righteous entering peace at death.

Micah 6:8 Parallel

Micah 6:8 defines the upright walk—acting justly, loving mercy, walking humbly—that leads to the peaceful death described here.

Hebrews 4:9 Parallel

Hebrews 4:9 speaks of a Sabbath-rest for God's people—directly paralleling the rest and peace promised to the upright at death.

Philippians 1:21 echoes that death is gain for believers, paralleling the peaceful rest promised to the upright here.

Genesis 15:15 promises Abraham he will die in peace at a good old age — directly parallel to the rest for the upright in Isaiah 57:2.

Psalm 37:37 Parallel

Psalm 37:37 directly describes the future peace of the blameless — a clear parallel to the upright entering peace in death.

2 Chronicles 34:28 repeats the promise of Josiah's peaceful death — identical to 2 Kings 22:20 and parallel to this verse.

2 Kings 23:29 records Josiah's violent death in battle — a stark contrast to the peace promised to the upright.

2 Kings 22:20 confirms the same promise: Josiah will be gathered to his grave in peace — a direct parallel to the upright's rest.

1 Kings 2:6 Contrast

1 Kings 2:6 describes Joab's death without peace — directly opposite to the righteous dying in peace here.

Numbers 23:10 expresses Balaam's wish to die the death of the righteous — directly echoing the hope of a peaceful end in Isaiah 57:2.

Genesis 49:33 records Jacob's peaceful death and being gathered to his people — a direct parallel to the rest promised to the upright in Isaiah 57:2.

2 Thessalonians 1:7 promises relief at Christ's coming—connected to the peace the upright enter at death as a foretaste.