In 1 Samuel 18:18, David earlier asked 'Who am I?' — this verse repeats that same humility when Saul persists.

In 1 Samuel 9:21, Saul himself once felt unworthy of honor—David's humility here mirrors Saul's earlier self-deprecation.

Psalm 119:141 says 'I am small and despised' — a direct parallel to David's 'lightly esteemed' self-description here.

Proverbs 19:7 describes how the poor are abandoned even by brothers—David's poverty explains his low esteem and lack of social standing.

Judges 6:15 has Gideon calling himself the least in his clan — a strong parallel to David's feeling of insignificance before a great calling.

Psalm 131:1 expresses not involving oneself in great matters — mirroring David's reluctance to become the king's son-in-law.

In Numbers 16:9, Moses rebukes Korah's pride by reminding him of God's favor — contrasting David's humble refusal to presume honor.

Ecclesiastes 9:15 describes a poor wise man who saves a city yet is forgotten — echoing David's self-assessed lowly status here despite his exploits.

Ecclesiastes 9:16 notes that the poor man's wisdom is despised — similar to David being lightly esteemed despite his abilities.

Proverbs 14:20 notes the poor are disliked—David's self-description as poor and lightly esteemed reflects this social reality.