1 Samuel 18:7
And the women answered one another as they played, and said, Saul hath slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.
Cross-references
1 Samuel 21:11
Citation
In 1 Samuel 21:11, the Philistines recall the same song about David's victories — a direct echo of this verse.
1 Samuel 29:5
Citation
In 1 Samuel 29:5, the Philistines quote the very song sung here about David's ten thousands — a direct reference.
Exodus 15:21
Parallel
Exodus 15:21 has Miriam leading women in a victory song with tambourines — a similar scene of women celebrating military triumph.
Judges 11:34
Parallel
In Judges 11:34, Jephthah's daughter also greets a victorious warrior with timbrels and dances — a parallel victory celebration scene.
Matthew 27:18
Parallel
Matthew 27:18 reveals envy drove Jesus' accusers — parallels Saul's jealousy after hearing this song, leading to persecution.
Proverbs 27:21
Related theme
Proverbs 27:21 says praise tests a person — directly applies to David receiving this acclaim, testing his character.