Jeremiah 48:7
For because thou hast trusted in thy works and in thy treasures, thou shalt also be taken: and Chemosh shall go forth into captivity with his priests and his princes together.
Cross-reference
In Jeremiah 48:46, the woe on Moab and the people of Chemosh being undone directly echoes the captivity of Chemosh and his priests.
In Jeremiah 48:13, Moab's shame over Chemosh mirrors the captivity of Chemosh in v7 — both highlight the failure of their god.
Jeremiah 48:35 expands the judgment: the very worship of Chemosh will cease as the priests are taken, fulfilling verse 7.
In Jeremiah 49:3, Ammon's god Milcom goes into captivity with priests and officials — identical structure to Chemosh's fate.
Jeremiah 49:4 uses the same accusation against Ammon—'trusted in your treasures'—echoing Moab's fatal confidence.
Jeremiah 9:23 warns against boasting in riches, directly opposing the trust in treasures that leads to Moab's downfall here.
Jeremiah 51:18 declares Babylon's idols worthless and doomed to perish—the same fate as Chemosh and Moab's treasures.
Jeremiah 13:25 explains that forgetting God and trusting lies brings judgment—the same root cause as Moab's trust in treasures leading to exile.
In Jeremiah 43:12, Nebuchadnezzar burns Egyptian gods' temples and carries them captive — similar fate for false gods, but for Egypt not Moab.
1 Timothy 6:17 commands the rich not to hope in uncertain riches but in God — contrasting Moab's trust in treasures.
In Numbers 21:29, the same phrase 'people of Chemosh' and their captivity appears — a prophetic parallel to Moab's judgment.
Hosea 10:13 condemns Israel for trusting in their own way and military might — mirroring Moab's trust in works and treasures.
Ezekiel 28:2-5 judges Tyre for pride in wisdom and wealth — a strong parallel to Moab's trust in works and treasures.
In Isaiah 46:2, the gods themselves go into captivity, unable to save — same theme as Chemosh's captivity in Jeremiah.
In Isaiah 46:1, Babylonian gods Bel and Nebo are carried as burdens into captivity — parallel to Chemosh being taken captive.
Psalm 52:7 describes a man who trusted in riches instead of God's refuge, ending in destruction — same as Moab's fate.
Psalm 49:6 directly parallels Moab's error: those who trust in their wealth and boast in riches.
Isaiah 16:12 similarly foretells Moab's futile worship at his high place—the empty trust in Chemosh that leads to exile.
Amos 2:3 prophesies the removal of Moab's ruler and princes—parallel to Chemosh and his officials being taken captive.
2 Kings 23:13 records Josiah destroying the high places built for Chemosh—the same Moabite god whose captivity is foretold here.
Psalm 62:8-10 commands trust in God and warns against setting heart on riches — a direct contrast to Moab's misplaced trust.
Psalm 40:4 blesses those who trust the LORD instead of the proud or lies — contrasting Moab's trust in works and treasures.