Cross-References — 1 Samuel 26

4 pairs

1 Samuel 26:9referencesRomans 12:19
In 1 Samuel 26:9, David refrains from killing Saul, trusting that vengeance belongs to the Lord. Romans 12:19 echoes this principle, urging believers not to avenge themselves but to leave room for God's wrath.
Thematic focusVengeance, Trust in God, Righteousness.
1 Samuel 26:11referencesPsalm 105:15
David refuses to harm Saul, the Lord's anointed, in 1 Samuel 26:11. Psalm 105:15 reinforces the sanctity of God's anointed, warning against doing harm to His prophets.
Thematic focusRespect for God's Anointed, Divine Protection.
1 Samuel 26:23referencesMatthew 5:7
David declares that the Lord rewards righteousness and faithfulness in 1 Samuel 26:23. This is paralleled in Matthew 5:7, where Jesus teaches that the merciful will receive mercy.
Thematic focusRighteousness, Mercy, Divine Reward.
1 Samuel 26:24referencesPsalm 18:20
David expresses his hope that the Lord will value his life as he has valued Saul's in 1 Samuel 26:24. Psalm 18:20 reflects a similar sentiment, where David acknowledges that the Lord rewards him according to his righteousness.
Thematic focusDivine Justice, Faithfulness, Hope.

1 Samuel 26:9→referencesRomans 12:19