Zechariah 8:23

Thus saith the Lord of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.

Cross-references

In Zechariah 9:7, Philistine cities become like a clan in Judah — a parallel of Gentile inclusion into God's people.

Numbers 10:29-32 shows Moses inviting Hobab to join Israel because God will bless them—a parallel of Gentiles welcomed to share in God’s promises.

In Revelation 14:6, an angel preaches the eternal gospel to every nation and tongue — connects to the prophecy of all nations seeking God's people.

Revelation 7:9 Prophetic fulfillment

In Revelation 7:9, a multitude from every nation and tongue stands before the throne — fulfilling the gathering of nations prophesied here.

In Joshua 2:9-13, Rahab the Canaanite confesses she has heard of God's deeds and declares God is with Israel — a Gentile acknowledging God's presence, foreshadowing the nations' embrace.

Ruth 1:16 Parallel

Ruth 1:16 records Ruth’s vow to stay with Naomi and adopt her God—the same devotion that Gentiles express by clinging to a Jew.

In 1 Corinthians 14:25, an unbeliever worships God and says 'God is really among you' — exactly the confession that draws the nations in Zechariah.

Acts 13:48 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 13:48 shows Gentiles rejoicing and believing — the historical fulfillment of Zechariah's vision of nations seeking God with Israel.

In 1 Kings 8:42, Solomon prays that foreigners who hear of God's great name will come to pray — anticipating the nations drawn by God's presence in Zechariah.

In 1 Kings 8:43, Solomon asks God to answer foreigners so that all peoples may know His name — directly parallel to the nations seeking the Jews because God is with them.

Acts 13:47 Citation

In Acts 13:47, Paul cites being a light for the Gentiles — fulfilling the prophecy that Gentiles would come to God through Israel's witness.

In Isaiah 66:18, gathering all nations and tongues to see God's glory directly parallels the prophecy of nations coming to the Jews here.

Isaiah 60:3 Parallel

Isaiah 60:3 foretells nations coming to Israel's light — a strong parallel to the Gentiles seeking to join Israel in Zechariah's prophecy.

Isaiah 55:5 Parallel

Isaiah 55:5 prophesies that nations will run to Israel because the LORD has glorified them — a direct parallel to Zechariah's vision of Gentiles seeking God's people.

Isaiah 14:1 Parallel

In Isaiah 14:1, sojourners join Israel — a parallel promise that Gentiles will attach themselves to God's people.

Revelation 21:24 depicts nations walking by God's light, fulfilling the promise that nations will be drawn to God's presence with his people.

In Genesis 21:22, Abimelech tells Abraham 'God is with you' — a Gentile recognizing God's presence, prefiguring the nations' declaration to the Jews.

Psalm 126:2 Parallel

In Psalm 126:2, the nations say 'The Lord has done great things' — another instance of Gentiles acknowledging God's favor on Israel.

Esther 9:27 Parallel

In Esther 9:27, Gentiles who joined the Jews are included in the Purim celebration — a historical example of nations attaching to Israel.

Exodus 18:1 Parallel

In Exodus 18:1, Jethro the Midianite hears of God's deeds and comes to Moses — a Gentile drawn by reports of God's presence, mirroring the ten men.

Acts 2:10 Allusion

Acts 2:10 lists the nations gathered at Pentecost, echoing the prophecy of people from every tongue drawn to God's presence with Israel.

In 1 Kings 4:34, people from all nations come to hear Solomon's wisdom — a precedent of Gentiles seeking Israel's king.

Isaiah 65:1 Parallel

In Isaiah 65:1, God reveals Himself to a nation not called by His name — illustrating Gentiles seeking God, underlying the nations' approach.

Malachi 3:12 shows nations calling Israel blessed, complementing Zechariah's picture of nations seeking fellowship with God's people.

In 2 Samuel 15:19-22, Ittai the Gittite, a foreigner, clings to David in loyalty — a foreshadowing of Gentiles taking hold of a Jew because God is with them.

Deuteronomy 4:6 says nations will admire Israel's wisdom from God's laws — a parallel to Gentiles being drawn to Israel because God is with them.

In Numbers 14:14-16, nations hear of God's presence but conclude He failed — a contrast to Zechariah where the same observation leads Gentiles to seek Israel.

Revelation 14:7 calls all nations to fear God—a universal gospel proclamation that echoes the end-time gathering of Gentiles to God’s people in Zechariah.

In 1 Chronicles 12:18, Amasai declares allegiance to David saying 'your God helps you' — a parallel to Gentiles recognizing God's presence with Israel.