1 Kings 1:12
Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.
Cross-reference
1 Kings 1:21 reveals Bathsheba's fear of being counted offenders—the direct consequence Nathan's counsel aims to prevent.
Judges 9:5 describes Abimelech killing all his brothers to seize power—the exact fate Nathan warns against for Solomon.
2 Kings 11:1 shows Athaliah destroying all royal heirs to secure the throne—illustrating the usurpation danger Nathan warns about.
2 Chronicles 21:4 recounts Jehoram killing his brothers to strengthen his rule—another example of the threat to Solomon's life.
2 Chronicles 22:10 repeats Athaliah's slaughter of royal heirs—reinforcing the pattern of usurpation Nathan's counsel seeks to avoid.
Matthew 21:38 tells of tenants killing the heir to seize his inheritance—a parable reflecting the same usurpation threat Nathan warns against.
Proverbs 11:14 teaches that wise counsel brings safety, which Nathan exemplifies by advising Bathsheba to save their lives.
Jeremiah 38:15 shows a prophet hesitating to give counsel due to mortal danger—contrasting with Nathan's bold lifesaving counsel here.
Proverbs 27:9 praises hearty counsel as sweet friendship, reinforcing the value of the lifesaving advice given here.