1 Kings 20:36

Then said he unto him, Because thou hast not obeyed the voice of the Lord, behold, as soon as thou art departed from me, a lion shall slay thee. And as soon as he was departed from him, a lion found him, and slew him.

Cross-reference

1 Kings 13:21 records a prophet killed by a lion for disobedience — the same judgment pattern appears here in 1 Kings 20:36.

In 1 Kings 13:26, a prophet killed by a lion for disobeying God's word—same judgment as here for refusing the prophet's command.

1 Kings 13:24 describes the lion killing the disobedient prophet—same animal judgment for disobedience to a prophetic word.

2 Kings 2:24 has Elisha curse youths, triggering bear attack—another prophet's word causing animal mauling for disrespect.

1 Samuel 15:22 Related theme

1 Samuel 15:22 declares obedience better than sacrifice—this man's refusal to obey the prophet brings lethal judgment.

1 Samuel 15:23 Related theme

1 Samuel 15:23 equates rebellion to witchcraft—the man's refusal is rebellion against God's command through the prophet.

2 Kings 17:25 Related theme

2 Kings 17:25 reports lions killing in Samaria because people did not fear the Lord—lion judgment for disobedience.