1 Chronicles 21:1

And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.

Cross-reference

1 Chronicles 27:24 directly recounts Joab's incomplete census, explaining why the full count was never recorded — the same event Satan started.

James 1:13 Contrast

In James 1:13, God does not tempt anyone, contrasting with Satan tempting David here. It clarifies the source of temptation.

2 Samuel 24:1 says the LORD incited David, while 1 Chronicles 21:1 says Satan incited him. This reveals a theological shift in attribution.

Acts 5:3 Parallel

In Acts 5:3, Satan fills Ananias's heart to lie, mirroring how Satan moved David to sin here.

John 13:2 Parallel

In John 13:2, Satan puts betrayal into Judas's heart, directly parallel to moving David to sin. Both inspire specific sin.

Job 1:6–12 Related theme

Job 1:6-12 depicts Satan before God, receiving permission to afflict Job. In 1 Chron 21:1, Satan also incites David's sin with divine allowance. Both show Satan as adversary within God's plan.

Job 2:1–7 Related theme

Job 2:1-7 shows Satan again before God, striking Job with sores. Like 1 Chron 21:1, it portrays Satan causing harm under God's permission. Same pattern.

In Zechariah 3:1, Satan stands as accuser of Joshua the high priest, parallel to his role as inciter of David here.

Luke 22:31 Parallel

In Luke 22:31, Satan demands to sift Peter, paralleling his incitement of David. Both show Satan seeking downfall.

Numbers 26:4 records another divinely commanded census after the plague. This contrasts with Satan-incited census in Chronicles, emphasizing obedience vs rebellion.

Revelation 12:9 identifies Satan as the deceiver of the whole world — the same figure who deceives David into this sinful census.

John 8:44 Parallel

John 8:44 describes the devil as a liar and murderer from the beginning — the same adversary who moves David to sin here.

In Matthew 16:23, Jesus calls Peter 'Satan' for opposing God's plan — the same adversarial role Satan plays here by inciting David to sin.

Numbers 1:2 Contrast

In Numbers 1:2, God commands Moses to number Israel — the same action David later undertakes, but here instigated by Satan, highlighting the contrast between divine and demonic authorization.

1 Kings 22:20–22 Related theme

1 Kings 22:20-22 shows a spirit volunteering to deceive Ahab with God's permission. Similarly, Satan incites David in 1 Chron 21:1. Both involve supernatural agents under God's sovereignty.

2 Corinthians 2:11 warns against ignorance of Satan's schemes — exactly what happens when Satan incites David to number Israel.

1 Samuel 26:19 uses the same root 'incite' — David considers if the Lord stirred up Saul. Here Satan stirs up David, contrasting sources of incitement.

In Revelation 12:10, Satan is the accuser, whereas here he incites sin. Both reveal his adversarial role but differ in action.

Matthew 4:3 Parallel

In Matthew 4:3, Satan tempts Jesus directly, similar to moving David to sin here. Both show Satan as tempter.

Job 2:4–6 Related theme

In Job 2:4-6, Satan again appears as the adversary inciting suffering against Job, parallel to inciting David to sin here.

2 Chronicles 32:25 shows Hezekiah's pride bringing wrath — a parallel to David's pride in the census, both kings facing consequences.