1 Samuel 15:25
Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship the Lord.
Cross-reference
2 Samuel 12:13
Contrast
In 2 Samuel 12:13, David's confession leads to forgiveness, contrasting with Saul's confession here which results in rejection.
Exodus 10:17
Parallel
In Exodus 10:17, Pharaoh similarly asks Moses to forgive his sin and pray, paralleling Saul's request to Samuel after being confronted.
Numbers 12:11
Parallel
Numbers 12:11 shows Aaron asking Moses to forgive their sin, a parallel to Saul's plea for forgiveness from Samuel.