Jeremiah 23:5

Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth.

Cross-reference

Jeremiah 22:30 curses Coniah's line with no throne — a stark contrast to the coming righteous Branch who will reign.

Jeremiah 30:3 also uses 'days are coming' and promises restoration of fortune, part of the same prophetic context as the righteous Branch.

Jeremiah 33:15 repeats the 'righteous Branch' promise nearly verbatim, reinforcing the Davidic king prophecy.

In Jeremiah 33:14, the same 'days are coming' formula introduces the fulfillment of the promise, echoing the righteous Branch prophecy.

Jeremiah 31:31 announces a new covenant, the ultimate fulfillment of the righteous Branch's reign in Jeremiah 23:5.

Jeremiah 21:12 commands the house of David to execute justice — contrasting with the future Branch who will perfectly do so.

Jeremiah 30:21 promises a native ruler from Israel — a parallel prophecy of the same coming Davidic leader.

Jeremiah 22:3 Related theme

Jeremiah 22:3 commands Judah's kings to do justice and righteousness—the very qualities the promised Branch will perfectly embody.

Jeremiah 22:15 Related theme

Jeremiah 22:15 praises Josiah for doing justice and righteousness, foreshadowing the Branch who will do the same perfectly.

Isaiah 32:1 Parallel

Isaiah 32:1 foretells a king reigning in righteousness, directly paralleling the Branch's rule.

Luke 1:32 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 1:32 directly fulfills this prophecy: the angel tells Mary the promised Son will receive David's throne, exactly as Jeremiah foretold.

Luke 1:33 Prophetic fulfillment

Luke 1:33 extends the fulfillment: this eternal reign over Jacob's house matches the Branch's unending kingdom promised here.

Ezekiel 17:22-24 describes God planting a tender twig from a cedar on a high mountain — a clear messianic parallel to raising up a Branch.

Ezekiel 34:29 promises a 'planting for renown' for God's people, parallel to the 'righteous Branch' raised up to restore David's line.

Zechariah 9:9 describes a righteous king coming humbly on a donkey, matching Jeremiah's promise of a just Davidic ruler.

Zechariah 6:13 expands on the Branch's royal and priestly roles — ruling and building the temple — fulfilling the righteous reign promised.

Zechariah 6:12 also calls the messianic figure 'the Branch' who will build the temple, directly echoing the Branch prophecy.

Amos 9:11 Parallel

Amos 9:11 similarly promises to raise up David's fallen booth, echoing Jeremiah's righteous Branch theme of Davidic restoration.

Zechariah 3:8 explicitly names the coming 'Branch' (tsemach), the same term used in Jeremiah 23:5 for the Davidic Messiah.

Revelation 19:11 Prophetic fulfillment

Revelation 19:11 depicts Christ as Faithful and True judging in righteousness, fulfilling the Branch's role as righteous king.

Isaiah 11:1-5 describes a shoot from Jesse who judges with righteousness — the same messianic vision as Jeremiah's Branch.

Isaiah 9:7 Parallel

Isaiah 9:7 promises a Davidic king whose government is established with justice and righteousness — a direct parallel.

Isaiah 4:2 Parallel

Isaiah 4:2 uses the same Hebrew term 'Branch of the LORD' for a future glorious king, directly parallel to Jeremiah's prophecy.

John 1:45 Allusion

John 1:45 identifies Jesus as the one prophesied by Moses and the prophets, including the Davidic Branch of Jeremiah 23:5.

Acts 2:30 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 2:30 cites God's oath to David about raising Christ to sit on his throne — the same righteous Branch promise from Jer 23:5.

Revelation 5:5 calls Jesus the Lion of Judah and Root of David — the same Davidic Messiah as the righteous Branch.

Hebrews 7:14 Prophetic fulfillment

Hebrews 7:14 confirms Jesus descended from Judah — the tribe of the righteous Branch promised in Jeremiah.

Hebrews 1:8 Allusion

Hebrews 1:8 declares the Son's scepter of justice — the very righteous reign promised to the Branch in Jeremiah.

1 Corinthians 1:30 declares Christ is our righteousness — the very identity of the righteous Branch promised in Jeremiah.

Zechariah 12:8 describes the house of David becoming like God — directly connects to Jeremiah's promise of a Davidic Branch.

Matthew 1:1 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 1:1 introduces Jesus as son of David — directly connects to Jeremiah's promise of a Davidic Branch.

Romans 9:5 Prophetic fulfillment

Romans 9:5 affirms Christ came from the Jewish fathers — the very descendant promised in Jer 23:5 as the righteous Branch.

Matthew 2:2 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 2:2 has the Magi seeking the king of the Jews — fulfillment of Jeremiah's promised righteous Branch.

John asks if Jesus is 'the one to come' — the very righteous Branch promised here.

Matthew 22:42 reveals the Pharisees' belief that the Christ is David's son — directly echoing the Davidic lineage promised for the Branch.

Romans 1:3 Prophetic fulfillment

Romans 1:3 states Jesus was made of the seed of David — directly fulfilling the righteous Branch promise in Jer 23:5.

Acts 13:23 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 13:23 says God raised Jesus from David's seed as promised — directly fulfilling the righteous Branch of Jer 23:5.

Luke 7:19 Allusion

John's disciples ask if Jesus is the coming one — a direct inquiry about the promised Branch.

John 18:33 Allusion

John 18:33 has Pilate ask if Jesus is 'King of the Jews', directly testing the claim of the Davidic king from Jeremiah 23:5.

John 7:42 Allusion

John 7:42 cites Scripture that the Christ is son of David, directly echoing the Davidic branch promised in Jeremiah 23:5.

John 1:49 Allusion

John 1:49 hails Jesus as 'King of Israel', exactly the righteous Davidic king prophesied in Jeremiah 23:5.

Luke 20:41 Allusion

In Luke 20:41, Jesus questions how the Christ can be David's son, directly engaging with the prophetic expectation of a Davidic king from Jeremiah 23:5.

Luke 18:38 Allusion

The blind beggar cries 'Son of David' — recognizing Jesus as the Davidic King promised as the righteous Branch.

Mark 10:47 Allusion

Bartimaeus cries 'Son of David' — recognizing Jesus as the Davidic Messiah promised as the righteous Branch.

Ezekiel 37:24 says 'my servant David shall be king over them' — directly parallels the Davidic king in Jeremiah 23:5.

Luke 1:69 Allusion

Zechariah celebrates God raising up a 'horn of salvation' from David's house — a clear echo of the righteous Branch raised up here.

Micah 2:13 Parallel

Micah 2:13 portrays a king leading the people with the LORD at their head — echoes Jeremiah's Branch leading in justice.

2 Samuel 8:15 Related theme

2 Samuel 8:15 describes David administering justice and righteousness to all Israel—the model for what the Branch will do as king.

2 Samuel 23:3 Related theme

2 Samuel 23:3 records David's oracle: a ruler who rules justly in fear of God—the very character of the righteous Branch promised here.

1 Kings 10:9 Related theme

1 Kings 10:9 has the queen of Sheba praising Solomon for executing justice and righteousness—the same attributes the Branch will perfectly display.

In 1 Chronicles 17:11, God promises to raise up David's offspring to establish his kingdom—this covenant is the basis for the righteous Branch.

In 1 Chronicles 18:14, David administers justice and equity—this righteous rule is a type of the Branch's perfect reign.

Psalm 45:6 Parallel

In Psalm 45:6, the king's throne is forever with a scepter of uprightness—this directly matches the Branch's eternal righteous reign.

Psalm 99:4 Parallel

Psalm 99:4 says the King loves justice and executes righteousness in Jacob — directly mirroring the Branch's role.

Isaiah 9:6 Parallel

Isaiah 9:6 prophesies a child with government on his shoulder — the same messianic king as the righteous Branch.

Isaiah 11:4 Parallel

Isaiah 11:4 similarly depicts the Messiah judging with righteousness — reinforcing this promise of a just king from David’s line.

Isaiah 16:5 Parallel

Isaiah 16:5 similarly promises a Davidic throne with a ruler who judges and seeks justice — echoing the righteous Branch's reign.

Isaiah 42:6 Related theme

Isaiah 42:6 presents a servant called in righteousness, given as a covenant — linking to the Branch's role as a righteous agent.

Hosea 1:11 Parallel

Hosea 1:11 prophesies a single head for united Israel — directly parallel to Jeremiah's righteous Branch who will reign.

Ezekiel 21:27 points to the same coming king who has the right to rule — 'he whose right it is' matches the righteous Branch.

Ezekiel 29:21 promises a 'horn to sprout for Israel' — the same image of a Davidic deliverer as the Branch.

Ezekiel 34:24 explicitly says 'my servant David shall be prince' — directly identifies the Davidic ruler as the Branch.

Ezekiel 37:22 says one king over one nation — the same unity and kingship prophesied for the Branch.

Genesis 49:10 promises a ruler from Judah to whom peoples obey—the same messianic king Jeremiah calls the righteous Branch.

Hebrews 8:8 Citation

In Hebrews 8:8, the 'days are coming' phrase introduces the new covenant, linking the Branch's reign to covenant renewal.

Hebrews 7:2 Typology

Hebrews 7:2 interprets Melchizedek as 'king of righteousness' — a title pointing to the righteous Branch from Jeremiah.

Acts 1:6 Allusion

Acts 1:6 shows the disciples expecting the promised kingdom — directly anticipating the righteous Branch's reign from Jer 23:5.

Micah 4:4 Parallel

Micah 4:4 depicts peaceful security under God's reign — similar to the justice and peace Jeremiah's Branch brings.

Daniel 9:24 Related theme

Daniel 9:24 speaks of bringing in everlasting righteousness, linking to the Branch's mission of justice.

1 Kings 11:39 Related theme

In 1 Kings 11:39, God afflicts David's line but not forever—this sets up the hope of a future righteous king promised here.

1 Kings 12:16 Historical context

In 1 Kings 12:16, Israel rejects David's house, splitting the kingdom—this creates the need for a future king to reunite and reign righteously.

In 2 Kings 19:34, God saves Jerusalem for David's sake—showing His faithfulness to David's line, which the righteous Branch fulfills.

Ezekiel 45:8 instructs princes not to oppress — the righteous rule of the Branch fulfills this ideal.

Zechariah 14:11 promises Jerusalem's security — echoes the peace from Jeremiah's righteous Branch.

John 7:27 Contrast

John 7:27 records a popular belief that the Christ's origin is unknown, contrasting with Jeremiah 23:5's promise of a known Davidic lineage.

Proverbs 29:2 contrasts righteous rulers (joy) with wicked ones — echoing the Branch's righteous reign.

Proverbs 31:9 commands judging righteously and defending the poor — a royal duty fulfilled by the Branch.

Isaiah 32:18 Related theme

Isaiah 32:18 describes the peaceful dwelling of God's people under the righteous king — the outcome of the Branch's reign.

Isaiah 33:22 Related theme

Isaiah 33:22 declares the LORD as judge, lawgiver, and king — the divine source of the justice the Branch will execute.

1 Chronicles 5:2 Related theme

In 1 Chronicles 5:2, Judah produces a ruler—this affirms that the promised Branch comes from Judah's royal line.

1 Kings 4:25 Related theme

1 Kings 4:25 depicts peace and security under Solomon—a foretaste of the safety the Branch will bring when he reigns justly.