Psalm 80:1

Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth.

Cross-references

Psalm 80:3 Parallel

In Psalm 80:3, the plea for God's face to shine echoes the 'shine forth' from verse 1, forming a refrain.

Psalm 80:7 Parallel

In Psalm 80:7, the same refrain repeats, linking back to the initial call for God to shine forth.

Psalm 50:2 Parallel

In Psalm 50:2, God shines forth from Zion, using the same Hebrew verb as the 'shine forth' in Psalm 80:1.

Psalm 23:2 Parallel

Psalm 23:2 describes the Shepherd leading to green pastures, echoing the leading of Joseph like a flock in this verse.

Psalm 23:1 Parallel

Psalm 23:1 declares 'The Lord is my shepherd', directly paralleling the 'Shepherd of Israel' title used here.

Psalm 77:20 Parallel

Psalm 77:20 recalls God leading His people like a flock through Moses and Aaron, a historical parallel to the shepherd imagery in Psalm 80:1.

Psalm 78:52 Parallel

Psalm 78:52 describes God leading His people like sheep in the wilderness, directly paralleling the shepherd metaphor of Psalm 80:1.

Psalm 99:1 Parallel

Psalm 99:1 uses the identical phrase 'enthroned upon the cherubim', reinforcing God's sovereign presence.

Psalm 95:7 Parallel

Psalm 95:7 calls Israel 'the people of his pasture, the sheep of his hand,' directly mirroring the shepherd-and-flock imagery of Psalm 80:1.

Psalm 67:1 Parallel

Psalm 67:1 asks God to 'make his face shine upon us,' echoing the 'shine forth' plea in Psalm 80:1 — both seek divine favor through God's radiant presence.

Psalm 119:135 prays 'Make your face shine upon your servant,' paralleling the 'shine forth' request in Psalm 80:1 — both appeal for God's illuminating presence.

Psalm 4:6 Parallel

Psalm 4:6 prays 'Lift up the light of your face' — similar to the request 'shine forth' here for God's presence.

1 Peter 5:4 Typology

1 Peter 5:4 refers to the chief Shepherd who will appear, linking the shepherd metaphor of Psalm 80:1 to Christ's future return.

Isaiah 40:11 expands the shepherd image: God tenderly gathers lambs and leads the flock, echoing the same caring leadership as in Psalm 80:1.

Isaiah 49:10 explicitly says God will lead and guide His people like a shepherd, providing pasture and water, reinforcing the shepherd image of Psalm 80:1.

John 10:3 Typology

In John 10:3, Jesus as the good shepherd calls his sheep by name and leads them, fulfilling the OT shepherd imagery.

John 10:4 Parallel

John 10:4 shows the shepherd going before his sheep who follow, a direct parallel to God leading Joseph like a flock.

John 10:14 Typology

John 10:14 identifies Jesus as the good shepherd who knows his sheep, directly fulfilling the OT shepherd role attributed to God in Psalm 80:1.

Hebrews 13:20 calls Jesus the great shepherd of the sheep, raised from the dead, connecting the OT shepherd of Israel to Christ's resurrection.

1 Peter 2:25 describes Christ as the Shepherd and Overseer of souls, to whom straying sheep return, echoing the shepherd imagery of Psalm 80:1.

2 Kings 19:15 has Hezekiah praying to God 'enthroned above the cherubim', same imagery as Psalm 80:1.

Exodus 25:20-22 describes God speaking from between the cherubim on the ark, the source of the 'enthroned upon cherubim' imagery.

2 Samuel 6:2 repeats the title 'LORD of hosts who sits enthroned on the cherubim', identical to Psalm 80:1.

1 Samuel 4:4 also calls God 'enthroned on the cherubim', directly paralleling Psalm 80:1's description.

In Deuteronomy 33:2, God shines forth from Mount Paran, a theophanic image similar to the enthroned cherubim in Psalm 80:1.

1 Chronicles 13:6 explicitly calls the LORD 'enthroned above the cherubim' — directly paralleling this phrase.

Genesis 49:24 calls God 'the Shepherd, the Stone of Israel'—directly parallels the 'Shepherd of Israel' title here.

Hebrews 9:5 Parallel

Hebrews 9:5 describes the cherubim overshadowing the mercy seat, connecting to the 'enthroned upon the cherubim' in Psalm 80:1.

Exodus 25:22 has God speaking from between the cherubim—the same 'enthroned upon the cherubim' imagery used here.

John 10:11 Parallel

John 10:11 explicitly calls Jesus the good shepherd, a direct NT counterpart to the Shepherd of Israel in Psalm 80:1.

Numbers 7:89 has God speaking from between the cherubim—same throne imagery as 'enthroned upon the cherubim' here.

John 10:2 Parallel

John 10:2 identifies Jesus as the shepherd who enters by the door, directly paralleling the Shepherd of Israel in Psalm 80:1.

Ezekiel 34:31 affirms the covenant relationship: 'you are my sheep, I am your God' — the same shepherd-flock bond as Psalm 80:1.

Ezekiel 34:11 directly echoes the shepherd theme: God himself will search for his sheep, fulfilling the prayer of Psalm 80.

Isaiah 37:16 addresses God as 'enthroned above the cherubim,' identical to Psalm 80:1's description — both prayers invoke God's heavenly throne.

2 Samuel 22:11 Related theme

2 Samuel 22:11 describes God riding on a cherub — the same image of divine enthronement on cherubim used here.

Isaiah 63:12 recalls God leading Israel through Moses, echoing the 'lead Joseph like a flock' theme in Psalm 80:1 — both celebrate God's guidance.

Ezekiel 34:23 promises a future Davidic shepherd under God, shifting from God as Shepherd to a human leader, yet sharing the same flock imagery.

Numbers 6:25 asks God to make His face shine—parallels the 'shine forth' plea here, both invoking divine radiance.

1 Kings 6:23 Historical context

1 Kings 6:23 describes the temple cherubim — the earthly representation of the throne where God is enthroned.

1 Kings 8:6 Historical context

1 Kings 8:6 places the ark under the cherubim's wings — the very place of God's enthronement mentioned here.

Ezekiel 10:6 describes cherubim in the temple vision, connecting to the 'enthroned upon the cherubim' in Psalm 80:1.

Isaiah 63:11 recalls God as shepherd who led Israel through the sea, echoing the shepherd imagery of Psalm 80:1.

Ezekiel 37:24 speaks of one shepherd (David) ruling, while Psalm 80:1 calls God the Shepherd — both use shepherd leadership imagery.

Daniel 9:17 Allusion

In Daniel 9:17, Daniel asks God to make his face shine on the sanctuary, a plea similar to the refrain in Psalm 80 for God's face to shine.

Isaiah 60:2 Parallel

Isaiah 60:2 says 'the LORD will arise upon you,' akin to Psalm 80:1's 'shine forth' — both depict God's glorious manifestation.

Deuteronomy 32:12 Related theme

Deuteronomy 32:12 says 'The LORD alone guided him' — echoing the shepherd imagery of God leading His people.

Exodus 15:13 Related theme

Exodus 15:13 describes God leading His redeemed people—echoes the shepherd leading Joseph like a flock here.

1 Chronicles 28:18 Related theme

1 Chronicles 28:18 describes the cherubim covering the ark — the throne imagery echoed here.