Isaiah 60:6

The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the Lord.

Cross-reference

In Isaiah 45:14, Sabeans and foreign wealth come to God's people—the same theme of nations bringing tribute to Zion.

Isaiah 30:6 Contrast

In Isaiah 30:6, camels carry treasures to a useless ally—contrasting the tribute brought to Zion in the prophecy here.

Isaiah 18:7 Parallel

Isaiah 18:7 describes tribute brought to Mount Zion, echoing the gold and frankincense brought by camel caravans here.

Genesis 25:4 Historical context

In Genesis 25:4, Ephah is listed as a son of Midian—the same clan whose camels are mentioned here.

Matthew 2:11 Prophetic fulfillment

In Matthew 2:11, the Magi fulfill this prophecy by bringing gold and frankincense to the infant Jesus.

Psalm 72:15 Parallel

Psalm 72:15 specifically mentions gold of Sheba being given to the king, directly paralleling the gold from Sheba here.

Psalm 72:10 Parallel

Psalm 72:10 has kings of Sheba bringing gifts to the royal king, echoing the same tribute imagery from Sheba.

In 2 Chronicles 9:1, the Queen of Sheba historically brings gold and spices to Solomon, prefiguring the future tribute to the Lord described here.

In 1 Kings 10:2, the Queen of Sheba brings gold and spices on camels—a prototype of the nations' tribute foretold here.

Judges 7:12 Contrast

In Judges 7:12, Midianite camels are like sand—here they become the multitude that brings gold and frankincense.

Judges 6:5 Contrast

In Judges 6:5, Midianite invaders swarm with countless camels—the same people later bring tribute to Jerusalem.

Psalm 68:29 Parallel

Psalm 68:29 says kings bear gifts to God’s temple, exactly the tribute of nations bringing gold and frankincense.

1 Kings 10:1 describes the Queen of Sheba bringing gold and spices to Solomon—a type of the nations bringing tribute to the Lord in Isaiah 60:6.

Jeremiah 6:20 mentions the same frankincense from Sheba but says it's rejected because of sin — contrasting with the accepted gifts here.

Revelation 5:9 Prophetic fulfillment

Revelation 5:9 shows the Lamb worshiped by every nation—fulfilling Isaiah's vision of all peoples bringing tribute to God.

1 Chronicles 1:33 Historical context

1 Chronicles 1:33 names Ephah as a son of Midian—identifying the specific group from Isaiah 60:6's 'young camels of Midian and Ephah'.

Ezekiel 27:22 Historical context

Ezekiel 27:22 describes Sheba trading gold and spices with Tyre, paralleling the camels bringing gold and frankincense here.

Zechariah 14:16 depicts nations going up to worship in Jerusalem, echoing the pilgrimage of nations bringing gifts here.

Revelation 7:9-12 portrays a multitude from all nations worshipping God—echoing Isaiah 60:6's nations bringing praise and gifts.

1 Chronicles 1:32 Historical context

1 Chronicles 1:32 lists Sheba and Midian as descendants of Abraham—providing the genealogy of the peoples mentioned in Isaiah 60:6.

Malachi 1:11 speaks of pure incense offered to God's name among the nations, connecting to the frankincense brought here.

Genesis 10:7 Historical context

In Genesis 10:7, Sheba is a descendant of Cush—this genealogical root underlies the people bringing gold and frankincense.

2 Kings 8:9 Parallel

In 2 Kings 8:9, Hazael sends camel loads of goods to Elisha—a smaller parallel to the lavish tribute described here.