1 Samuel 18:6
And it came to pass as they came, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Philistine, that the women came out of all cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet king Saul, with tabrets, with joy, and with instruments of musick.
Cross-references
In 1 Samuel 29:5, the Philistines recall the very song sung here about David's victories — a direct echo of this event.
In Exodus 15:20, Miriam leads women with timbrels and dances after Israel's victory, matching the celebration pattern for David's triumph.
In Judges 11:34, Jephthah's daughter also meets him with timbrels and dances after victory—a parallel scene with a tragic outcome.
In 2 Samuel 1:20, David laments that Philistine daughters might rejoice over Israel's defeat — the opposite of the joyful Israelite women here.
Jeremiah 31:4 promises a future restoration where Israel again uses tambourines and dances — echoing the joyful celebration here.
In Psalm 68:25, a procession includes damsels playing timbrels, echoing the joyful musical celebration with women here.
In Jeremiah 31:11-13, redeemed Israel celebrates with dance and joy, echoing the festive response to David's victory.