1 Samuel 19:1
And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David.
Cross-references
1 Samuel 18:8
Historical context
1 Samuel 18:8 shows Saul's anger at David's greater acclaim — this jealousy directly motivates the murder plot in 19:1.
1 Samuel 18:9
Historical context
1 Samuel 18:9 records Saul's suspicion from that day — this ongoing distrust leads to his command to kill David.
Proverbs 27:4
Parallel
Proverbs 27:4 says jealousy is unstoppable — Saul's murderous intent perfectly illustrates this truth.
Genesis 37:18
Parallel
Genesis 37:18 recounts Joseph's brothers conspiring to kill him — a direct parallel to Saul's conspiracy against David, the chosen one.
Psalm 59:3
Allusion
Psalm 59:3 is David's lament about enemies lying in wait for his life — directly reflecting Saul's murder plot here.