Jeremiah 22:15
Shalt thou reign, because thou closest thyself in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, and then it was well with him?
Cross-reference
In Jeremiah 22:18, the condemnation follows directly from verse 15's critique of Jehoiakim—same oracle, contrasting him with his father Josiah.
Jeremiah 22:3 gives the direct command to do justice and righteousness—the standard Josiah upheld.
Jeremiah 23:5 promises a future king who will execute justice—Josiah prefigures this righteous Branch.
Jeremiah 21:12 repeats the call to execute justice—the same duty Josiah fulfilled.
Jeremiah 7:6 warns against oppressing the vulnerable—reinforcing the call to do justice in Jeremiah 22:15.
Jeremiah 5:28 describes the wicked who are fat yet neglect justice—the same indictment of luxury without righteousness.
Proverbs 21:3 echoes that doing righteousness and justice is more acceptable than sacrifice, reinforcing that God values justice over luxury.
Isaiah 9:7 promises the Messiah's kingdom upheld by justice and righteousness forever, the ultimate fulfillment of Josiah's example.
Isaiah 3:10 assures the righteous that it will be well with them, echoing the reward for justice seen in Josiah's reign.
Ecclesiastes 10:17 blesses a noble king who feasts for strength, aligning with Josiah's good kingship contrasted with Jehoiakim.
Proverbs 31:9 commands defending the poor with righteous judgment, embodying the justice that Jeremiah highlights.
Proverbs 29:4 states that justice builds up a kingdom, directly paralleling the principle that Josiah's justice made things well.
Proverbs 25:5 ties the king's throne to righteousness, showing that justice establishes rule—matching the lesson for Jehoiakim.
2 Chronicles 35:12-18 details the entire Passover celebration under Josiah, demonstrating his faithfulness and justice.
2 Chronicles 35:8 continues with officials willingly giving, further evidence of Josiah's righteous leadership.
2 Chronicles 35:7 shows Josiah generously giving for Passover, exemplifying the righteousness that brought him prosperity.
2 Chronicles 34:2 repeats Josiah's righteous reign—confirming his commitment to justice.
In 2 Kings 23:25, Josiah's unparalleled devotion highlights why Jehoiakim's failure to follow his father's justice is so severe.
2 Kings 22:2 records Josiah's righteousness—the historical basis for Jeremiah's reference.
2 Samuel 8:15 shows David doing justice—the same standard Josiah followed as his heir.
Psalm 106:3 blesses those who observe justice and do righteousness — the exact virtue that Jer 22:15 praises in Josiah.
Ezekiel 18:8 lists just practices like fair judgment—expanding on the justice theme in Jeremiah 22:15.
Isaiah 1:17 explicitly commands seeking justice and defending the oppressed—directly echoing the justice Jeremiah calls for.
1 Chronicles 18:14 states that David administered justice and equity — directly paralleling the justice and righteousness that made it well with Josiah.
Hosea 12:6 exhorts holding fast to love and justice—directly aligning with Jeremiah's call to do justice.
Zechariah 7:10 commands not to oppress the widow, fatherless, stranger, or poor — the same social justice Josiah practiced.
2 Kings 22:20 records God's promise to Josiah that he would die in peace — explaining why 'then it was well with him' in this verse.
In Matthew 23:23, Jesus rebukes Pharisees for neglecting justice, mercy, and faithfulness — the core of Josiah's righteous rule.
Proverbs 28:16 contrasts a ruler who oppresses with one who hates unjust gain — mirroring the contrast between Jehoiakim and Josiah here.
Deuteronomy 8:12 warns against pride after building fine houses — the very sin Jehoiakim commits by focusing on cedar instead of justice.
1 Chronicles 17:1 shows David dwelling in a cedar house while caring for God's ark — contrasting Jehoiakim's selfish use of cedar with David's godly motive.
1 Chronicles 3:15 lists Josiah's sons including Jehoiakim, identifying the father and son in the rebuke.
1 Samuel 8:3 describes Samuel's sons who perverted justice — contrasting with Josiah's example of doing justice and righteousness here.