1 Samuel 19:9 repeats the same scenario: an evil spirit, Saul with spear, David playing — a later recurrence of this event.

In 1 Samuel 19:10, Saul again throws a spear at David, repeating the same attempt on his life with the same weapon.

In 1 Samuel 20:33, Saul throws a spear at his own son Jonathan, showing his violent rage extends even to family.

In 1 Samuel 16:23, David served Saul with music; now Saul repays with violence.

In 1 Samuel 20:32, Jonathan questions Saul's intent to kill David, directly referencing the murder attempt.

In 1 Samuel 20:27, Saul's inquiry about David's absence shows his continued hostility after the spear attack.

Psalm 37:32 states the wicked watch the righteous to slay them, perfectly summarizing Saul's behavior toward David.

Psalm 37:33 promises the Lord will not leave the righteous in the wicked's hand, fulfilled when David escaped Saul's spear.

In Numbers 35:20, the law defines intentional murder — Saul's spear-throwing here fits that description.

Proverbs 27:4 describes envy as cruel and outrageous, directly explaining the motive behind Saul's spear-throwing at David.

In Psalm 64:4, the imagery of ambushing the innocent parallels Saul's surprise spear attack.