Zechariah 9:3

And Tyrus did build herself a strong hold, and heaped up silver as the dust, and fine gold as the mire of the streets.

Cross-reference

Job 27:16 Parallel

In Job 27:16, the same phrase 'heap up silver like dust' describes a wicked man's wealth, mirroring Tyre's pride in riches.

Isaiah 23:8 Historical context

Isaiah 23:8 calls Tyre 'bestower of crowns' with wealthy merchants, reinforcing the theme of Tyre's commercial power and arrogance.

Ezekiel 26:12 says Tyre's riches will be plundered, directly opposing the heaping up of silver and gold here.

Ezekiel 27:34 describes Tyre broken by seas, its merchandise sunk—a vivid picture of the downfall of its wealth.

Ezekiel 26:4 prophesies destruction of Tyre's walls and towers, contrasting with Tyre building a rampart.

Isaiah 23:11 says God will destroy Canaan's strongholds, pointing to the coming judgment on Tyre's rampart mentioned here.

Ezekiel 28:4 says Tyre's prince gathered gold and silver by wisdom, linking wealth accumulation to pride.

Ezekiel 28:5 adds that increased wealth led to pride, revealing the moral consequence behind Tyre's riches.

In Matthew 11:22, Jesus says Tyre would have repented given the same signs, contrasting its OT portrayal of pride and judgment.

1 Kings 10:27 uses a simile for silver's abundance under Solomon, mirroring Zechariah's 'silver like dust' — similar imagery of wealth.

Job 22:24 Parallel

Job 22:24 urges treating gold as dust, similar to Zechariah's 'gold like mud' — both devalue precious metal as worthless.

Ezekiel 27:33 Historical context

Ezekiel 27:33 describes Tyre's abundant wealth enriching kings, adding depth to the picture of its global economic influence.