1 Samuel 13:22
So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found.
Cross-references
1 Samuel 17:47
Parallel
In 1 Sam 17:47, David declares the LORD saves not with sword and spear — directly commenting on the weapon shortage from 13:22, showing God's power.
1 Samuel 17:50
Parallel
In 1 Sam 17:50, David has no sword yet defeats Goliath — echoing the lack of weapons in 13:22 and emphasizing divine deliverance.
1 Samuel 14:1
Historical context
1 Samuel 14:1 shows Jonathan's daring attack on the Philistine outpost despite the weapon shortage described here.
Judges 5:8
Parallel
Judges 5:8 asks if a shield or spear was seen in Israel — a parallel account of Israel's weaponlessness during Deborah's time, reinforcing the theme.