Cross-References — 1 Samuel 18

5 pairs

1. 1 Samuel 18:1→referencesJohn 15:13

   1 Samuel 18:1 describes the deep friendship and love between Jonathan and David, which is a reflection of the selfless love Jesus speaks of in John 15:13, where He describes the greatest love as laying down one's life for friends.

   Thematic focusFriendship, Love, Sacrifice.

   • #Friendship
   • #Love
   • #Sacrifice

2. 1 Samuel 18:7→referencesExodus 15:21

   1 Samuel 18:7 recounts the women singing about David's victories, similar to the song of Miriam in Exodus 15:21, celebrating the triumph over enemies, highlighting the theme of victory through God's anointing.

   Thematic focusVictory, Praise, God's Anointing.

   • #Victory
   • #Praise
   • #GodsAnointing

3. 1 Samuel 18:12→references1 Samuel 16:14

   1 Samuel 18:12 notes Saul's fear of David because the LORD was with him, contrasting with 1 Samuel 16:14 where the Spirit of the LORD departs from Saul, illustrating the shift of divine favor.

   Thematic focusDivine Favor, Fear, Spirit of the LORD.

   • #DivineFavor
   • #Fear
   • #SpiritOfTheLORD

4. 1 Samuel 18:14→referencesGenesis 39:2-3

   1 Samuel 18:14 describes David's success because the LORD was with him, paralleling Joseph's success in Genesis 39:2-3, where the LORD's presence leads to prosperity.

   Thematic focusSuccess, Presence of God, Prosperity.

   • #Success
   • #PresenceOfGod
   • #Prosperity

5. 1 Samuel 18:29→references1 Samuel 19:1

   1 Samuel 18:29 shows Saul's increasing fear and enmity towards David, which escalates in 1 Samuel 19:1 where Saul explicitly commands Jonathan and his servants to kill David.

   Thematic focusEnmity, Fear, Conflict.

   • #Enmity
   • #Fear
   • #Conflict

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