Zechariah 3:1

And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him.

Cross-reference

Zechariah 3:8 continues the vision, addressing Joshua directly after his cleansing and pointing to the Branch.

In Zechariah 3:6, the angel gives Joshua a solemn charge after his cleansing, establishing his authority.

In Zechariah 3:4, the angel commands to remove Joshua's filthy garments, showing the cleansing that follows the accusation.

Zechariah 6:11 shows Joshua crowned as high priest — a stark contrast to his accusation in this verse.

Zechariah 2:3 shows the interpreting angel going forth — the same angelic guide appears in this vision.

Haggai 1:1 Historical context

Haggai 1:1 names Joshua the high priest as recipient of prophecy — the same person seen standing accused here.

Revelation 12:10 explicitly calls Satan 'the accuser of our brothers,' directly paralleling his role as accuser in Zechariah 3:1.

Haggai 2:4 Contrast

Haggai 2:4 exhorts Joshua to be strong — contrasting with his vulnerable position under accusation here.

Haggai 1:12 Contrast

Haggai 1:12 records Joshua obeying the Lord — the same high priest who is accused by Satan in this vision.

Psalm 109:6 Allusion

Psalm 109:6 says 'let an accuser stand at his right hand' — the exact Hebrew word for Satan, directly echoed in this verse.

Job 2:1–8 Parallel

Job 2:1-8 repeats the heavenly court scene with Satan again accusing — reinforcing the pattern of Satan's adversarial role.

Job 1:6-12 presents Satan appearing before God to accuse Job — a nearly identical heavenly courtroom scene with Satan as accuser.

Ezra 5:2 Historical context

Ezra 5:2 names Jeshua (Joshua) the high priest rebuilding the temple — the same historical figure appears in vision here.

2 Chronicles 29:11 describes being chosen to stand before God to minister — the very role Joshua occupies here, though under accusation.

Isaiah 50:8 Parallel

Isaiah 50:8 speaks of a servant who faces accusers with confidence in God's vindication — echoing the scene where God rebukes Satan's accusation of Joshua.

Isaiah 54:17 promises God's servants will refute every accusation — directly paralleling God's rebuke of Satan's accusation against Joshua.

In Matthew 4:10, Jesus commands Satan to depart, while Zechariah 3:1 shows Satan accusing; both present Satan as an adversary.

Romans 8:33 Allusion

Romans 8:33 echoes the scene: no charge can stand against God's elect because He justifies, just as Satan's accusation of Joshua is rebuked by God.

1 Chronicles 21:1 shows Satan inciting David, parallel to his accusing role in Zechariah 3:1 — both depict Satan as adversary.

Psalm 106:23 shows Moses standing in the breach to turn away wrath — a similar posture of standing before God, but Joshua here is the accused rather than intercessor.

1 Peter 5:8 Parallel

1 Peter 5:8 depicts the devil as a prowling adversary, echoing Satan's adversarial role in Zechariah 3:1.

Revelation 12:9 identifies Satan as the deceiver of the whole world, the same figure who stands to accuse in Zechariah 3:1.

Deuteronomy 10:8 describes Levites standing before the Lord — Joshua embodies that role here, but is accused by Satan.

Nehemiah 12:7 Historical context

Nehemiah 12:7 refers to 'the days of Jeshua,' identifying the high priest from Zechariah's vision as a historical figure.

Nehemiah 12:1 Historical context

Nehemiah 12:1 names Jeshua as a leader of the returning exiles, linking the high priest from Zechariah's vision to the restoration period.

Nehemiah 7:7 Historical context

Nehemiah 7:7 lists Jeshua (Joshua) among the returning exiles, providing historical context for the high priest accused in Zechariah's vision.