Lamentations 5:6

We have given the hand to the Egyptians, and to the Assyrians, to be satisfied with bread.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 30:1-6 condemns relying on Egypt's help, which Lamentations shows as the disastrous outcome.

Isaiah 31:1-3 warns against trusting Egypt instead of God, a warning unheeded as seen in Lamentations.

Jeremiah 2:18 directly questions the futility of seeking help from Egypt and Assyria — exactly what Lamentations describes them doing.

In Jeremiah 2:36, the same shame from relying on Egypt and Assyria is predicted — both condemn seeking foreign alliances for provision.

Ezekiel 17:18 Historical context

Ezekiel 17:18 describes Zedekiah giving his hand to Egypt, breaking his covenant — the very event lamented here as reliance on foreign powers.

Hosea 5:13 Parallel

Hosea 5:13 shows Ephraim turning to Assyria for healing but finding none — parallels Israel's futile reliance on foreign powers.

Hosea 7:11 Parallel

Hosea 7:11 calls Ephraim a silly dove calling to Egypt and Assyria — the same foolish double reliance lamented here.

Hosea 9:3 Parallel

Hosea 9:3 says exiles will eat unclean things in Egypt and Assyria — the bitter outcome of seeking bread from those nations.

Hosea 12:1 Parallel

Hosea 12:1 describes covenants with Assyria and oil to Egypt — same pattern of trading alliances for sustenance.

Jeremiah 50:15 uses the same idiom 'given her hand' for surrender, a different meaning from seeking aid here.