Micah 1:13

O thou inhabitant of Lachish, bind the chariot to the swift beast: she is the beginning of the sin to the daughter of Zion: for the transgressions of Israel were found in thee.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 8:18 Historical context

2 Kings 8:18 shows Jehoram adopting Israel's sins via Ahab's daughter—the sin that began at Lachish spreading to Judah.

2 Kings 16:3 Historical context

2 Kings 16:3 records Ahaz following Israel's abominations—the same sinful influence Micah traces back to Lachish.

2 Kings 18:13 Historical context

2 Kings 18:13 records the Assyrian invasion that fulfilled Micah's prophecy—Lachish was captured by Sennacherib.

2 Kings 18:14 Historical context

2 Kings 18:14 shows Hezekiah surrendering at Lachish—the city Micah identified as the source of sin, now under judgment.

2 Kings 18:17 Historical context

2 Kings 18:17 describes the Assyrian king sending officials from Lachish to Jerusalem—the very threat Micah warned about.

2 Chronicles 32:9 Historical context

2 Chronicles 32:9 places Sennacherib at Lachish with his forces, confirming the historical context of Micah's prophecy.

Isaiah 10:31 describes cities fleeing from the Assyrian advance, echoing Micah's urgent call for Lachish to prepare flight.

Isaiah 37:8 Historical context

Isaiah 37:8 mentions the Assyrian king departing from Lachish, directly linking to the invasion Micah prophesied.

Isaiah 30:16 uses the same 'swift steeds' imagery to condemn trusting in horses for escape, reinforcing the futility of Lachish's reliance on chariots.

Jeremiah 34:7 Historical context

Jeremiah 34:7 records Lachish as one of the last cities besieged during Babylon's invasion, echoing Micah's judgment against Lachish.