1 Kings 20:18
And he said, Whether they be come out for peace, take them alive; or whether they be come out for war, take them alive.
Cross-reference
1 Samuel 17:44
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 17:44, Goliath boasts he'll feed David to birds — both he and Ben-Hadad display arrogant commands that later backfire.
1 Samuel 2:4
Parallel
1 Samuel 2:4 affirms God breaks the warrior's bow — a principle illustrated by Ben-Hadad's arrogant command here. Pride precedes a fall.
1 Samuel 14:11
Parallel
In 1 Samuel 14:11, Philistines mock Jonathan's small force — similar overconfidence to Ben-Hadad's command to capture Israel alive. Both underestimate God's people.
1 Samuel 14:12
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In 1 Samuel 14:12, the Philistines' taunt becomes a sign for Jonathan — like Ben-Hadad's order, an arrogant invitation that leads to the enemy's defeat.