Psalm 115:2
Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God?
Cross-references
Psalm 42:3 records the same taunt 'Where is your God?' that the psalmist laments, showing the enemy's mockery.
Psalm 42:10 repeats the taunt 'Where is your God?' as adversaries mock the psalmist, mirroring the concern in Psalm 115:2.
Psalm 79:10 asks the exact same question 'Why should the nations say, "Where is their God?"' reinforcing the plea for vindication.
In Exodus 32:12, Moses uses the same argument — God's reputation among the nations — to plead for mercy after the golden calf.
Numbers 14:15 shows Moses again appealing to God's name, fearing the nations would say God failed to bring Israel into Canaan.
Numbers 14:16 continues the same plea: the nations would claim God was unable to fulfill His promise.
Deuteronomy 32:27 explicitly states God's concern that enemies would claim victory was not from Him.
In 2 Kings 19:10-19, Hezekiah prays for deliverance so all kingdoms know the LORD is God alone.
Joel 2:17 directly echoes the same cry: 'Why should they say among the peoples, "Where is their God?"'
Deuteronomy 9:28 records Moses' intercession: lest the nations say God couldn't bring Israel into the land.
Isaiah 36:18 records a similar taunt from the Assyrian commander, questioning any god's ability to deliver—mirroring the nations' mockery here.
Ezekiel 36:22 shows God acting for His holy name, which the nations have profaned—directly addressing the dishonor behind the taunt here.
Micah 7:10 directly quotes the same taunt 'Where is the LORD your God?' and promises the enemy's shame when God vindicates His people.
Daniel 9:19 pleads for God to act for His name's sake, because His city and people bear His name—responding to the same concern about God's reputation.