1 Samuel 17:32
And David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine.
Cross-reference
In 1 Samuel 14:6, Jonathan trusts that God can save by many or by few — the same faith in divine power that drives David's boldness here.
1 Samuel 16:18 describes David as a man of war with the LORD with him — this earlier portrait explains why Saul trusted his offer to fight.
In Numbers 13:30, Caleb boldly urges Israel to conquer Canaan, paralleling David's confident 'I will fight' against Goliath.
In Numbers 14:9, Joshua and Caleb urge not to fear for the Lord is with them — the same faith-filled courage David shows here.
Deuteronomy 20:1-3 commands not to fear when facing a larger army because God fights for you — David directly embodies this command.
Joshua 14:12 records Caleb's confidence that the LORD would help him drive out giants — a parallel example of faith in God's power against strong foes.
Psalm 3:6 expresses David's refusal to fear many thousands — a later psalm that echoes the same fearless trust shown here.
Psalm 27:1-3 declares ‘my heart shall not fear’ even when armies encamp — David's own words mirroring his earlier courage against Goliath.
In Isaiah 7:4, God tells Ahaz not to let his heart faint—same phrase David uses to encourage Saul. Both face intimidating enemies but are urged to trust.
2 Samuel 10:12 records Joab urging courage for God's people and trusting the LORD's will — a similar battle exhortation rooted in faith.
1 Chronicles 19:13 parallels 2 Samuel 10:12 — Joab's call to be strong and trust God's judgment, echoing David's own resolve here.