1 Samuel 12:23

Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you: but I will teach you the good and the right way:

Cross-reference

In 1 Samuel 7:5, Samuel gathers Israel to pray for them — this earlier example shows his practice of intercession that he vows to continue.

1 Samuel 15:11 shows Samuel crying out to the Lord all night — an example of his intercessory prayer for Saul despite his failure.

In Colossians 1:9, Paul's 'not ceased to pray for you' mirrors Samuel's resolve; both emphasize persistent intercessory prayer.

In 1 Kings 8:36, Solomon asks God to teach the good way — echoing Samuel's commitment to instruct in the same good way.

In 2 Timothy 1:3, Paul's constant prayers for Timothy by night and day echo Samuel's unceasing intercession.

Romans 1:9 Parallel

In Romans 1:9, Paul's unceasing prayer for the Romans directly echoes Samuel's vow not to cease praying for Israel.

Psalm 34:11 Parallel

In Psalm 34:11, the call to 'teach you the fear of the Lord' parallels Samuel's promise to instruct in the good and right way.

In Proverbs 4:11, the teacher's instruction in the way of wisdom matches Samuel's teaching of the good and right path.

In 1 Thessalonians 3:10, Paul's night and day prayers to supply what is lacking parallels Samuel's dual commitment to pray and instruct.

Acts 20:20 Parallel

In Acts 20:20, Paul's public and house-to-house teaching reflects Samuel's commitment to instruct the people in the right way.

Acts 12:5 Parallel

In Acts 12:5, the church's earnest prayer for Peter mirrors Samuel's commitment to pray for Israel without ceasing.

In Colossians 1:28, Paul's warning and teaching everyone with wisdom parallels Samuel's instruction in the good and right way.

Jeremiah 15:1 references Samuel standing before God to intercede — directly affirms the significance of Samuel's role described here.

Paul does not cease giving thanks and praying for believers — echoing Samuel's 'not cease to pray' commitment.

Romans 10:1 Parallel

Paul's heartfelt prayer for Israel's salvation — like Samuel, he persists in intercessory prayer for his people.

Ezekiel condemns prophets who failed to stand in the gap — contrasting with Samuel's faithful intercession and instruction.

Jeremiah agrees to pray — mirroring Samuel's resolve not to sin by ceasing to pray.

People ask Jeremiah to pray for them — echoing Samuel's own commitment to intercede for Israel.

Call to continue steadfastly in prayer — Samuel's resolve to not cease praying exemplifies this exhortation.

1 Kings 21:3 uses 'chalilah li' (far be it from me) in Naboth's refusal — identical Hebrew idiom to Samuel's statement.

In Exodus 18:20, Moses is to make them know the way to walk — directly parallel to Samuel's promise to instruct.

In Exodus 32:30, Moses intercedes to make atonement for Israel's sin — mirroring Samuel's commitment to pray for them.

In 2 Peter 2:15, false teachers forsake the 'right way'—contrasting Samuel's commitment to instruct in it.

Genesis 20:7 Related theme

In Genesis 20:7, Abraham as prophet prays for Abimelech — similar to Samuel's intercessory role for Israel.

Micah 6:8 Parallel

Micah summarizes God's requirement to do justice and walk humbly — Samuel's teaching of the good and right way resonates with this.

Jeremiah 27:18 calls prophets to entreat the Lord — parallels Samuel's ongoing intercession for Israel.

Isaiah 37:4 Parallel

Isaiah 37:4 asks Isaiah to lift up prayer for the remnant — mirrors Samuel's commitment to pray for the people.

In 1 Kings 13:6, a prophet prays for a king's healing — parallels Samuel's role of interceding for rulers.

In Exodus 18:16, Moses makes known God's statutes — analogous to Samuel instructing in the good and right way.