1 Kings 20:35

And a certain man of the sons of the prophets said unto his neighbour in the word of the Lord, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man refused to smite him.

Cross-reference

In 1 Kings 20:37, the second man obeys the command to strike — contrasting the first man's refusal that brought death.

1 Kings 20:38 Historical context

1 Kings 20:38 continues the same story: the prophet disguises himself to deliver the message, following the earlier command.

2 Kings 2:3 Related theme

In 2 Kings 2:3, the same 'sons of the prophets' appear at Bethel, continuing the narrative of this prophetic community.

2 Kings 2:5 Related theme

In 2 Kings 2:5, the sons of the prophets at Jericho also know of Elijah's departure, linking to the same group.

Amos 7:14 Contrast

In Amos 7:14, Amos denies being a 'prophet's son', contrasting with the sons of the prophets in 1 Kings 20:35.

Isaiah 20:2 Parallel

In Isaiah 20:2, Isaiah obeys God's command to walk naked as a sign — similar to the prophet here obeying the command to be struck.

In Jeremiah 27:2, the prophet puts on a yoke as a sign — parallel to the prophet here asking to be struck as a symbolic act.

Ezekiel 4:3 Parallel

In Ezekiel 4:3, the iron griddle is a sign of siege — just as the prophet's wound here is a sign of judgment.