6 pairs
Numbers 31:2 commands vengeance on the Midianites, which is connected to Exodus 17:14-16 where God declares war against Amalek, a related group, for their opposition to Israel.
Thematic focusDivine Judgment, Fulfillment of God's Commands.
Numbers 31:6 mentions Phinehas leading with holy instruments, similar to Joshua 6:4 where priests carry the Ark of the Covenant in battle, signifying God's presence and guidance.
Thematic focusDivine Presence, Holy Warfare.
Numbers 31:8 records the death of Balaam, which is connected to Joshua 13:21 where Balaam is mentioned as a soothsayer who was killed by the Israelites.
Thematic focusJudgment on False Prophets, Fulfillment of Prophecy.
Numbers 31:16 references the counsel of Balaam leading Israel to sin, which is echoed in Revelation 2:14 where Balaam's teaching is cited as a cause for stumbling.
Thematic focusTemptation, Sin, False Teaching.
Numbers 31:19 discusses purification after contact with the dead, which is detailed in Leviticus 11:24-28 regarding ceremonial cleanliness laws.
Thematic focusPurity, Ceremonial Law.
Numbers 31:27 describes the division of spoils, which is similar to 1 Samuel 30:24 where David establishes a statute for sharing spoils equally among those who fight and those who guard supplies.
Thematic focusEquity, Community, Justice.