6 pairs
1 Kings 2:3 emphasizes the importance of keeping God's commandments, statutes, and judgments, which echoes the instructions given to kings in Deuteronomy 17:18-20 to read and follow the law diligently.
Thematic focusObedience to God's Law, Kingship.
1 Kings 2:4 refers to God's promise to David about his descendants on the throne, which is initially given in 2 Samuel 7:12-16, establishing the Davidic covenant.
Thematic focusDavidic Covenant, God's Promises.
1 Kings 2:9 mentions Shimei, who cursed David. This event is recorded in 2 Samuel 16:5-13, where Shimei curses David during Absalom's rebellion.
Thematic focusJustice, Retribution.
1 Kings 2:24 refers to Solomon's establishment as king, fulfilling David's oath in 1 Kings 1:29-30 to make Solomon king.
Thematic focusFulfillment of Oath, Kingship.
1 Kings 2:27 describes the removal of Abiathar from the priesthood, fulfilling the prophecy against Eli's house in 1 Samuel 2:31-35.
Thematic focusProphecy Fulfillment, Priesthood.
1 Kings 2:33 speaks of the blood of Abner and Amasa being on Joab's head, which connects to 2 Samuel 3:28-29 where David declares his innocence in Abner's death.
Thematic focusJustice, Innocence.