Jeremiah 49:35
Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.
Cross-reference
Jeremiah 51:56
Parallel
Jeremiah 51:56 says Babylon's bows are broken—same 'break the bow' judgment language used here against Elam.
Jeremiah 50:14
Parallel
Jeremiah 50:14 also features bow imagery—calling archers to attack Babylon, whereas here God breaks Elam's bow.
Jeremiah 50:29
Parallel
Jeremiah 50:29 again summons archers against Babylon, using bow imagery that contrasts with the breaking of Elam's bow here.
Isaiah 22:6
Historical context
Isaiah 22:6 portrays Elam as archers — the very military strength God says He will break here.
Hosea 1:5
Parallel
In Hosea 1:5, God uses the same 'break the bow' language against Israel — a parallel divine judgment.
Psalm 46:9
Parallel
Psalm 46:9 depicts God breaking bows to bring peace—similar imagery but different context from the judgment here.