Isaiah 9:1
Isaiah · Old Testament · Chapter 9
“Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations.”Isaiah 9:1
What Does Isaiah 9:1 Mean?
Isaiah 9:1 is found in the book of Isaiah, chapter 9, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Isaiah 9:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 4:15“The land of Zabulon, and the land of Nephthalim, by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles;”Matthew 4:14“That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,”Isaiah 9:2“The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.”2 Kings 15:29“In the days of Pekah king of Israel came Tiglathpileser king of Assyria, and took Ijon, and Abelbethmaachah, and Janoah, and Kedesh, and Hazor, and Gilead, and Galilee, all the land of Naphtali, and carried them captive to Assyria.”Isaiah 8:22“And they shall look unto the earth; and behold trouble and darkness, dimness of anguish; and they shall be driven to darkness.”John 7:52“They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.”2 Kings 17:5“Then the king of Assyria came up throughout all the land, and went up to Samaria, and besieged it three years.”1 Chronicles 5:26“And the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria, and the spirit of Tilgathpilneser king of Assyria, and he carried them away, even the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, and brought them unto Halah, and Habor, and Hara, and to the river Gozan, unto this day.”2 Chronicles 16:4“And Benhadad hearkened unto king Asa, and sent the captains of his armies against the cities of Israel; and they smote Ijon, and Dan, and Abelmaim, and all the store cities of Naphtali.”Leviticus 26:24“Then will I also walk contrary unto you, and will punish you yet seven times for your sins.”Leviticus 26:28“Then I will walk contrary unto you also in fury; and I, even I, will chastise you seven times for your sins.”Deuteronomy 33:23“And of Naphtali he said, O Naphtali, satisfied with favour, and full with the blessing of the LORD: possess thou the west and the south.”Joshua 12:23“The king of Dor in the coast of Dor, one; the king of the nations of Gilgal, one;”1 Kings 15:19“There is a league between me and thee, and between my father and thy father: behold, I have sent unto thee a present of silver and gold; come and break thy league with Baasha king of Israel, that he may depart from me.”2 Kings 15:19“And Pul the king of Assyria came against the land: and Menahem gave Pul a thousand talents of silver, that his hand might be with him to confirm the kingdom in his hand.”Matthew 15:29“And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there.”
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