Jeremiah 6:22

Thus saith the Lord, Behold, a people cometh from the north country, and a great nation shall be raised from the sides of the earth.

Cross-reference

In Jeremiah 1:14, the same 'disaster from the north' prophecy introduces Jeremiah's call—this verse echoes that foundational warning.

In Jeremiah 1:15, the Lord summons northern kingdoms to besiege Jerusalem—this verse specifies the invading armies previewed here.

In Jeremiah 5:15, God brings an enduring, ancient nation from afar—this verse names the same distant invader with added detail.

In Jeremiah 10:22, a great commotion from the north will desolate Judah—this verse directly repeats the invasion imagery.

Jeremiah 25:9 Historical context

In Jeremiah 25:9, the Lord identifies the northern nation as Babylon under Nebuchadnezzar—this verse names the specific agent of judgment.

In Jeremiah 50:41-43, the same 'people from the north' language describes Babylon's own judgment—a poetic reversal of Judah's fate.

In Jeremiah 4:6, disaster from the north is announced and Zion is urged to flee—this verse reinforces the same imminent threat.

In Jeremiah 13:20, the people are told to look north at the approaching invaders—this verse visually echoes the same coming enemy.

In Jeremiah 50:41-43, the exact wording recurs for Babylon's fall, showing God's consistent judgment formula against both Israel and her oppressor.

Habakkuk 1:6 Historical context

Habakkuk 1:6 explicitly names the Chaldeans as the bitter nation God raises — the same northern invader Jeremiah 6:22 describes.