Isaiah 61:4
And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations.
Cross-reference
Isaiah 58:12 contains nearly identical language — 'ancient ruins shall be rebuilt' — directly paralleling the rebuilding promise in Isaiah 61:4.
Isaiah 44:26 explicitly says Jerusalem's ruins will be rebuilt — a direct parallel promise of restoration.
Isaiah 49:8 speaks of restoring the land and reassigning desolate inheritances — a complementary restoration theme.
Isaiah 51:3 mentions God comforting Zion's ruins and making her like Eden — strengthening the restoration imagery.
Isaiah 52:9 calls the ruins of Jerusalem to sing for joy because God has redeemed her — a parallel celebration of restoration.
Isaiah 49:6-8 describes the servant restoring the land and desolate heritages — the same restoration theme as rebuilding ancient ruins.
Amos 9:14 uses the same 'rebuild ruined cities' promise — reinforcing the theme of post-exile restoration.
Amos 9:15 promises permanent settlement after rebuilding — the secure outcome of the restoration described here.
Nehemiah 2:6 shows the king granting permission to rebuild Jerusalem — a historical instance of such restoration.
Zechariah 1:17 echoes this promise of rebuilding ruined cities, adding God's assurance of prosperity and renewed favor for Jerusalem.