Jeremiah 31:40
And the whole valley of the dead bodies, and of the ashes, and all the fields unto the brook of Kidron, unto the corner of the horse gate toward the east, shall be holy unto the Lord; it shall not be plucked up, nor thrown down any more for ever.
Cross-reference
Jeremiah 7:32 refers to the same Valley of Hinnom as a place of judgment ('Valley of Slaughter'), contrasting with its future holiness in 31:40.
Jeremiah 19:11-13 describes defiling Topheth with corpses, whereas 31:40 dedicates the same valley as holy to the Lord — a stark contrast.
Jeremiah 30:18 echoes the same restoration promise — city rebuilt and not plucked up, reinforcing this theme.
Ezekiel 45:1-6 describes a holy district for the sanctuary, echoing Jeremiah's vision of the entire valley becoming holy.
Ezekiel 48:35 names the restored city 'The Lord Is There', matching Jeremiah's promise of permanent holiness.
Joel 3:17 declares Jerusalem will be holy and no foreigners invade—paralleling Jeremiah's prophecy of a holy, secure city.
Zechariah 14:20 says even horse bells will be 'Holy to the Lord', extending Jeremiah's theme of total holiness.
Deuteronomy 28:63 describes God delighting in destruction — the opposite of the permanent security promised here.
Zechariah 1:16 declares God's return to Jerusalem with mercy and rebuilding — matching the permanent holiness promised here.
Zechariah 14:11 promises Jerusalem will never again face destruction — directly parallel to the security promised here.
2 Kings 23:6 shows Josiah burning idols at Kidron, defiling the valley — contrasting with its future consecration in 31:40.
2 Kings 23:12 also has Josiah throwing altar dust into Kidron, reinforcing the defilement that contrasts with the valley’s future holiness.