1 Samuel 23:4 shows David receiving a clear answer when he inquires — in contrast to Saul's silence here because of unconfessed sin.

1 Samuel 23:9-12 records David using the ephod to get specific answers — highlighting Saul's lack of response here due to divine silence.

In 1 Samuel 28:6, it repeats that the LORD did not answer Saul — a direct parallel to this same situation.

1 Samuel 30:8 shows David inquiring and God saying 'Pursue' — whereas Saul here asks the same question but receives no answer.

1 Samuel 30:7 has David call for the ephod to inquire of God — paralleling the priestly role in Saul's inquiry here but with different outcomes.

Judges 1:1 records Israel asking God 'Who shall go up?' and getting a direct reply — in contrast to Saul's unanswered inquiry here.

In Judges 20:18, Israel inquires and receives a clear answer — contrasting with Saul's unanswered inquiry here.

In Judges 20:28, Israel inquires again and God promises victory — in contrast to Saul's silence from God.

In 2 Samuel 5:19, David inquires and gets a direct 'go up' — opposite of Saul's unanswered inquiry.

In 2 Samuel 5:23, David inquires again and God gives specific instructions — contrasting with Saul receiving no answer.

In Ezekiel 14:3-5, God refuses to answer those with idols — providing a theological reason for Saul's unanswered inquiry.

In Ezekiel 20:3, God declares He will not be consulted because of sin — similar reason for why God refuses to answer Saul.

Micah 3:7 speaks of seers ashamed because there is no answer from God — the same divine silence that Saul experiences.