Jeremiah 49:31
Arise, get you up unto the wealthy nation, that dwelleth without care, saith the Lord, which have neither gates nor bars, which dwell alone.
Cross-reference
Jeremiah 49:28 introduces the oracle against Kedar and Hazor; the verse here describes the target's condition.
Jeremiah 48:11 describes Moab as at ease from youth—parallel to the secure dwelling of Hazor here.
In Numbers 23:9, Israel dwells alone as a blessed, separate people—contrasting with this nation's vulnerable isolation inviting judgment.
Deuteronomy 33:28 uses the same phrase 'dwells securely, alone' for Israel — here used for a nation under judgment.
In Judges 18:7-10, Laish dwells securely and unsuspecting, with no ruler—identical vulnerable situation leading to destruction.
In Judges 18:27, the Danites attack Laish, fulfilling the vulnerability described here—a nation without defenses destroyed.
Isaiah 32:11 calls complacent women to tremble—same motif of judgment on those who dwell securely.
In Isaiah 32:11, the same 'at ease' (shaanan) describes complacent women facing judgment, echoing the warning to the secure nation here.
In Isaiah 47:8, Babylon sits securely, boasting 'I am, and there is no one besides me'—same false security leading to judgment.
In Ezekiel 38:11, Gog plans to attack a land with unwalled villages and people dwelling securely—identical description.
In Ezekiel 39:6, God sends fire on those dwelling securely in the coastlands—same phrase links to judgment here.
Micah 7:14 prays for Israel who 'dwell alone' — the same phrase depicts a foreign nation's false security.
In Zephaniah 2:15, Nineveh dwelt securely and boasted 'I am, and there is none besides me'—same arrogance leading to desolation.
Amos 6:1 pronounces woe on those 'at ease in Zion' — same phrase 'at ease' highlights complacency leading to judgment.
In Ezekiel 30:9, messengers terrify the unsuspecting people of Cush—same theme of sudden judgment on the secure.
In Nahum 1:12, 'though they are safe and many' describes a secure nation cut down—echoing the complacency here.