Psalm 72:7
In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
Cross-reference
Psalm 72:5 also uses the moon as a symbol of enduring reign, reinforcing the eternal scope of the king's peace here.
Psalm 132:15-18 promises abundant provision and joy for David's line, directly paralleling the flourishing and prosperity of Psalm 72:7.
Psalm 89:37 also uses the moon to symbolize the enduring Davidic covenant, echoing the eternal peace promised here.
Psalm 37:11 promises abundant peace to the meek, paralleling the peace that flourishes under the righteous king here.
Psalm 29:11 also speaks of peace as a divine blessing, echoing the peace that flourishes in the king's reign here.
1 Kings 4:25 describes peace under Solomon, directly fulfilling the prayer for peace and safety in Psalm 72:7.
Luke 2:14 announces peace on earth at Jesus' birth — the arrival of the peace prayed for in this psalm.
Luke 1:33 declares Jesus' eternal reign — the direct fulfillment of the king whose peace lasts 'till the moon be no more'.
Malachi 4:2 promises the 'sun of righteousness' with healing, a messianic fulfillment of the righteousness in Psalm 72:7.
Isaiah 61:11 uses the same agricultural image of righteousness springing up, directly echoing Psalm 72:7's flourishing.
Isaiah 35:1-10 portrays the desert blossoming and the redeemed returning with joy, echoing the flourishing and peace of Psalm 72:7.
Isaiah 32:15-20 promises peace and security from the Spirit's outpouring, directly paralleling the abundant prosperity of Psalm 72:7.
Isaiah 11:6-9 depicts the peaceful messianic kingdom where righteousness fills the earth, matching the prosperity and righteousness of Psalm 72:7.
Isaiah 9:7 promises endless peace and government — directly echoing the 'till the moon be no more' duration of peace here.
Isaiah 9:6 announces the birth of the Prince of Peace — the ultimate fulfillment of the peaceful reign described here.
1 Chronicles 22:9 describes Solomon as a man of rest whose reign brings peace — directly paralleling the peace and flourishing prayed for here.
Micah 5:5 declares the coming ruler 'shall be their peace' — directly echoing the peace that abounds in Psalm 72:7.
Zechariah 9:10 describes the king who speaks peace to the nations and rules from sea to sea — a direct parallel to the peace and flourishing in Psalm 72:7.
1 Kings 5:4 records Solomon's rest from enemies — directly echoing the peace and security prayed for here.
1 Kings 4:24 describes Solomon's widespread peace — a historical fulfillment of the peace prayed for in this psalm.
Isaiah 2:4 envisions universal peace when nations beat swords into plowshares — expanding the peace prayed for here to a global scale.
Jeremiah 33:6 promises peace and prosperity to Jerusalem, paralleling the abundant peace in the king's days here.
Ephesians 2:14-17 reveals Christ as our peace who reconciles Jews and Gentiles — the deeper spiritual peace behind the earthly peace described here.
Hebrews 1:8 applies eternal throne language to Christ, echoing the righteous and peaceful reign described here.
Hebrews 7:2 identifies Melchizedek as king of righteousness and peace, matching the twin themes of this verse.
Isaiah 32:3-8 describes a society of wise and just people under righteous rule, paralleling the flourishing of the righteous in Psalm 72:7.
Daniel 2:44 describes an everlasting kingdom that will never be destroyed — paralleling the eternal peace and flourishing here.
Micah 4:3 describes nations beating swords into plowshares — a parallel image of the peace that flourishes in the messianic age.