1 Samuel 17:39
And David girded his sword upon his armour, and he assayed to go; for he had not proved it. And David said unto Saul, I cannot go with these; for I have not proved them. And David put them off him.
Cross-reference
1 Samuel 17:31
Historical context
1 Samuel 17:31 is the verse where Saul sends for David, leading to the armor trial and rejection in verse 39. Direct narrative connection.
1 Samuel 17:50
Contrast
In 1 Samuel 17:50, David defeats Goliath with a sling and stone — the weapon he chose over Saul's armor here, fulfilling his trust in God.
Hosea 1:7
Parallel
Hosea 1:7 declares salvation not by sword or battle — exactly the principle David embodies by rejecting Saul's armor and trusting God.
Zechariah 4:6
Parallel
Zechariah 4:6 states 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit' — David's refusal of human armor is a direct illustration of this truth.
2 Corinthians 10:4
Parallel
2 Corinthians 10:4 contrasts worldly weapons with divine power — David's rejection of Saul's armor mirrors this spiritual warfare concept.