Cross-References — 2 Kings 8

5 pairs

2 Kings 8:1references2 Kings 4:38-44
2 Kings 8:1 refers to the famine that Elisha had previously warned about, which is connected to the miraculous provision during the earlier famine in 2 Kings 4:38-44.
Thematic focusProphecy, Divine Provision.
2 Kings 8:6references2 Kings 4:8-37
2 Kings 8:6 recounts the restoration of the Shunammite woman's land, connecting back to her earlier interactions with Elisha and the resurrection of her son in 2 Kings 4:8-37.
Thematic focusRestoration, Faithfulness of God.
2 Kings 8:12references2 Kings 10:32-33
2 Kings 8:12 predicts the future atrocities that Hazael will commit against Israel, which are later fulfilled in 2 Kings 10:32-33.
Thematic focusProphecy, Judgment.
2 Kings 8:15references2 Kings 9:14-15
2 Kings 8:15 describes the assassination of Ben-Hadad by Hazael, which sets the stage for the political upheaval and Jehu's rise to power in 2 Kings 9:14-15.
Thematic focusPolitical Intrigue, Divine Sovereignty.
2 Kings 8:19references2 Samuel 7:12-16
2 Kings 8:19 highlights God's promise to maintain David's lineage, which is rooted in the covenant made with David in 2 Samuel 7:12-16.
Thematic focusCovenant, Davidic Line.

2 Kings 8:1→references2 Kings 4:38-44