1 Samuel 23:1 provides the report of the Philistine raid that prompts David's inquiry here.

In 1 Samuel 23:4, David inquires again and receives a similar command — showing he sought confirmation.

1 Samuel 23:6 explains that Abiathar brought the ephod to David, which was used for the inquiry in verse 2.

In 1 Samuel 23:9-12, David again inquires of the Lord, this time about Saul's plans — continuing the same pattern of seeking divine guidance in crisis.

In 1 Samuel 30:8, David similarly inquires of the Lord before pursuing the Amalekites — another battle guidance request with the same formula.

1 Samuel 10:22 records another specific inquiry to the LORD with a direct answer, mirroring David's experience here.

1 Samuel 28:15 contrasts Saul's failed attempts to get guidance with David's successful inquiry here.

1 Samuel 22:10 shows Ahimelech inquiring of the LORD for David, establishing a pattern of seeking divine guidance.

1 Samuel 30:7 leads to another inquiry by David, highlighting his consistent reliance on the ephod for guidance.

1 Chronicles 14:10 is the parallel account of David's inquiry about Philistines — same event from a different book.

In 2 Samuel 5:19, David again inquires of the Lord about attacking Philistines — nearly identical scenario and response.

2 Samuel 5:23 has David inquire again about Philistines, but God gives a different battle strategy — showing repeated dependence.

2 Samuel 2:1 records David again inquiring of the LORD for specific direction, continuing the same practice.

Jeremiah 10:23 declares that humans cannot direct their own steps, underscoring David's dependence on divine guidance.

Proverbs 3:6 states the principle of acknowledging God for direction, which David exemplifies by inquiring here.

2 Samuel 21:1 shows David seeking the LORD's presence during a crisis, similar to his inquiry here.

1 Kings 22:5 emphasizes the importance of inquiring of the LORD before action, a principle David follows.

In 1 Chronicles 13:3, the neglect of inquiring of the ark in Saul's days contrasts with David's active inquiry here.

Judges 1:1 records Israel inquiring of the Lord after Joshua's death — a similar pattern of seeking battle direction from God.

In 2 Chronicles 18:4, Jehoshaphat similarly urges inquiring of the Lord before battle, echoing David's practice.

Psalm 32:8 promises God's guidance — David's inquiry here exemplifies that promise in action.

Proverbs 3:5 advises trusting God rather than own understanding — David's inquiry demonstrates that trust.

Joshua 9:14 shows Israel failing to inquire of the Lord before making a treaty — a contrast to David's diligent inquiry here.

Numbers 27:21 describes Joshua inquiring through the priest with Urim — a different method of seeking God's will, but same underlying practice.