Lamentations 5:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

We had to surrender to Egypt and Assyria because we were hungry.

Cross References

Genesis 24:2

One day, Abraham called in his most trusted servant and said to him, “Solemnly promise me

2 Kings 10:15

As Jehu went on, he saw Jehonadab son of Rechab coming to meet him. Jehu greeted him, then said, “Jehonadab, I'm on your side. Are you on mine?” “Yes, I am.” “Then give me your hand,” Jehu answered. He helped Jehonadab into his chariot

Isaiah 57:9

You smear on olive oil and all kinds of perfume to worship the god Molech. You even seek advice from spirits of the dead.

Jeremiah 2:18

and you trusted the power of Egypt and Assyria.

Jeremiah 2:36

When Assyria let you down, you ran to Egypt, but you'll find no help there,

Jeremiah 50:15

Attack from every side! Babylon surrenders! The enemy tears down its walls and towers. I am taking my revenge by doing to Babylon what it did to other cities.

Lamentations 4:17

Our eyes became weary, hopelessly looking for help from a nation that could not save us.

Ezekiel 17:18

The king of Judah broke his own promises and ignored the treaty with Babylonia. And so he will be punished!

Hosea 12:1

All day long Israel chases wind from the desert; deceit and violence are found everywhere. Treaties are made with Assyria; olive oil is taken to Egypt.

Hosea 5:13

When Israel and Judah saw their sickness and wounds, Israel asked help from Assyria and its mighty king. But the king cannot cure them or heal their wounds.

Hosea 7:11

Israel is a senseless bird, fluttering back and forth between Egypt and Assyria.

Hosea 9:3

and you will have to leave the land of the LORD. Some of you will go to Egypt; others will go to Assyria and eat unclean food.