Zechariah 1:16

Therefore thus saith the Lord; I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies: my house shall be built in it, saith the Lord of hosts, and a line shall be stretched forth upon Jerusalem.

Cross-reference

Zechariah 8:3 repeats the promise that God has returned to Zion and will dwell in Jerusalem — a parallel restatement of Zechariah 1:16's restoration.

Zechariah 4:9 specifies that Zerubbabel will complete the temple foundation — confirming the same rebuilding promise in Zechariah 1:16.

Zechariah 2:11 expands the promise: many nations will join the Lord and He will dwell in Jerusalem — building on Zechariah 1:16's return with mercy.

Zechariah 2:10 calls Zion to rejoice because God will dwell in her midst — directly continuing the promise of mercy and rebuilding from Zechariah 1:16.

Zechariah 2:2 directly expands the measuring: the man goes to measure Jerusalem's width and length, fulfilling the line mentioned here.

In Zechariah 2:1, a man with a measuring line appears, continuing the same imagery of measuring Jerusalem introduced here.

Zechariah 2:8 Related theme

In Zechariah 2:8, God promises protection as the 'apple of his eye' — extending the restoration theme from measuring the rebuilt city to defending it.

Jeremiah 33:10-12 promises restored worship and gladness in the temple — directly tying to 'my house shall be built' in Zechariah 1:16.

Ezekiel 48:35 Prophetic fulfillment

Ezekiel 48:35 culminates with the city named 'The LORD Is There' — the ultimate fulfillment of God's return and presence promised in Zechariah 1:16.

Ezekiel 40:3 features a man with a measuring reed to measure the temple, mirroring the measuring line motif for rebuilding.

Jeremiah 31:39 also describes a measuring line stretched out for Jerusalem's restoration, directly parallel to this promise.

Isaiah 44:26-28 prophesies the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the temple, naming Cyrus — a parallel promise to the measuring line and temple in Zechariah 1:16.

Ezra 6:15 Prophetic fulfillment

Ezra 6:15 gives the exact completion date of the temple — the historical realization of the 'house shall be built' promise in Zechariah 1:16.

Ezra 6:14 Prophetic fulfillment

Ezra 6:14 records the historical fulfillment of the temple rebuilding through Haggai and Zechariah — directly confirming the prophecy in Zechariah 1:16.

2 Kings 21:13 uses the measuring line as a symbol of judgment against Jerusalem, contrasting sharply with the restoration here.

Jeremiah 30:18 directly parallels this: God will restore Jacob's tents, have compassion on dwellings, and rebuild the city and palace.

Isaiah 30:19 promises God's grace and an end to weeping in Zion—a parallel assurance of divine mercy echoing the compassion announced here.

Psalm 90:13 Allusion

Psalm 90:13 cries for the Lord to return and pity—this verse answers that plea with God declaring He has returned with compassion.

Psalm 85:1 Parallel

Psalm 85:1 recalls God restoring Jacob's fortunes—a prior example of favor that matches the promised return and rebuilding here.