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Lamentations 4:9-10

9 Those killed by the sword are better off
than those who die of famine;
racked with hunger, they waste away
for lack of food from the field.

10 With their own hands compassionate women
have cooked their own children,
who became their food
when my people were destroyed.

Cross References for Lamentations 4:9-10

Genesis 47:13 - Joseph and the Famine There was no food, however, in the whole region because the famine was se... Click to read the verse Genesis 47:13 Click to read the verse Genesis 47:13

Lamentations 4:6 - The punishment of my people is greater than that of Sodom, which was overthrown in a moment wit... Click to read the verse Lamentations 4:6 Click to read the verse Lamentations 4:6

Jeremiah 22:10 - Do not weep for the dead king or mourn his loss; rather, weep bitterly for him who is exiled, b... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:10

Isaiah 5:13 - Therefore my people will go into exile for lack of understanding; their men of rank will die of... Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:13 Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:13

2 Kings 7:13 - One of his officers answered, “Have some men take five of the horses that are left in the city.... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 7:13 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 7:13

Exodus 16:3 - The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the Lord’s hand in Egypt! There we sat aro... Click to read the verse Exodus 16:3 Click to read the verse Exodus 16:3

1 Chronicles 21:12 - three years of famine, three months of being swept away before your enemies, with their swords ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 21:12 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 21:12

Ezekiel 24:23 - You will keep your turbans on your heads and your sandals on your feet. You will not mourn or w... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 24:23 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 24:23

Ezekiel 33:10 - “Son of man, say to the house of Israel, ‘This is what you are saying: “Our offenses and sins w... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:10 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 33:10

Leviticus 26:39 - Those of you who are left will waste away in the lands of their enemies because of their sins; ... Click to read the verse Leviticus 26:39 Click to read the verse Leviticus 26:39

Numbers 20:3 - They quarreled with Moses and said, “If only we had died when our brothers fell dead before the... Click to read the verse Numbers 20:3 Click to read the verse Numbers 20:3

Jeremiah 14:18 - If I go into the country, I see those slain by the sword; if I go into the city, I see the rava... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 14:18 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 14:18

1 Kings 17:12 - “As surely as the Lord your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 17:12 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 17:12

Jeremiah 16:4 - “They will die of deadly diseases. They will not be mourned or buried but will be like refuse l... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 16:4 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 16:4

Ezekiel 6:7 - Your people will fall slain among you, and you will know that I am the Lord. Click to read the verse Ezekiel 6:7 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 6:7

Ezekiel 5:9 - Because of all your detestable idols, I will do to you what I have never done before and will n... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 5:9 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 5:9