Zephaniah 2:10
This shall they have for their pride, because they have reproached and magnified themselves against the people of the Lord of hosts.
Cross-reference
In Zephaniah 2:8, the specific taunts and boasts of Moab and Ammon against God's people are listed, giving the reason for this judgment.
Jeremiah 48:29 similarly describes Moab's extreme pride, echoing the same prophetic indictment.
1 Peter 5:5 cites the principle 'God opposes the proud', which is enacted in this judgment.
Obadiah 1:3 addresses Edom's pride deceiving them, a parallel warning against arrogant nations.
Daniel 5:20-23 recounts how Nebuchadnezzar's pride led to his downfall, mirroring Moab's fate.
Daniel 4:37 declares that God humbles the proud, a principle demonstrated here in Moab's punishment.
In Ezekiel 38:14-18, Gog's pride leads to invasion and God's wrath against those who reproach Israel — same theme of judgment on the proud.
Exodus 9:17 shows Pharaoh exalting himself against God's people, similar to Moab's taunting leading to judgment.
In Isaiah 37:22-29, Assyria's pride and reproach against God's people brings divine judgment — a direct parallel to the same pattern here.
Isaiah 16:6 also condemns Moab's pride and arrogance, reinforcing the basis for this divine judgment.
Isaiah 10:12 promises punishment for Assyria's arrogant speech, paralleling the judgment on Moab's pride.
Exodus 10:3 highlights God's demand for humility, which Moab failed to show.
In Jeremiah 48:27, Moab derided Israel — this explains the specific reproach that triggers judgment.
In Ezekiel 25:6, Ammon rejoiced with despite against Israel — a direct example of reproach leading to judgment.
In Jeremiah 48:14, Moab boasts in its strength but is judged — directly connects to the pride of nations against God's people.
In Lamentations 1:9, the enemy magnified himself against Jerusalem — similar language but from Jerusalem's perspective.
In Job 19:5, Job's friends magnify themselves and reproach him — similar language but personal rather than national context.