Cross-References — 2 Samuel 24

5 pairs

1. 2 Samuel 24:1→references1 Chronicles 21:1

   2 Samuel 24:1 attributes the incitement of David to take a census to the anger of the LORD, while 1 Chronicles 21:1 attributes it to Satan, highlighting different perspectives on divine sovereignty and human agency.

   Thematic focusDivine Sovereignty, Human Agency, Temptation.

   • #DivineSovereignty
   • #HumanAgency
   • #Temptation

2. 2 Samuel 24:10→referencesPsalm 51:1-4

   David's repentance in 2 Samuel 24:10 after realizing his sin in taking the census is echoed in Psalm 51, where David expresses deep contrition and seeks God's mercy.

   Thematic focusRepentance, Mercy, Sin.

   • #Repentance
   • #Mercy
   • #Sin

3. 2 Samuel 24:14→referencesHebrews 10:31

   David's statement in 2 Samuel 24:14 about preferring to fall into the hands of the LORD rather than man is echoed in Hebrews 10:31, which speaks of the fearful prospect of falling into the hands of the living God.

   Thematic focusDivine Judgment, Fear of the Lord.

   • #DivineJudgment
   • #FearOfTheLord

4. 2 Samuel 24:16→referencesExodus 32:14

   In 2 Samuel 24:16, God relents from destroying Jerusalem, similar to how He relents from bringing disaster upon Israel in Exodus 32:14 after Moses' intercession.

   Thematic focusIntercession, Mercy, Divine Relenting.

   • #Intercession
   • #Mercy
   • #DivineRelenting

5. 2 Samuel 24:24→references1 Chronicles 21:24

   David's insistence on paying for the threshing floor in 2 Samuel 24:24 is mirrored in 1 Chronicles 21:24, emphasizing the principle of sacrificial giving and the cost of true worship.

   Thematic focusSacrifice, Worship, Integrity.

   • #Sacrifice
   • #Worship
   • #Integrity

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