1 Samuel 25:13

And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the stuff.

Cross-reference

1 Samuel 25:21 Historical context

In 1 Samuel 25:21, David laments that his protection of Nabal's shepherds was repaid with evil — the reason he now arms himself.

In 1 Samuel 30:9, David again sets out with his men, but this time to rescue captives—a parallel military action with different motive.

Proverbs 14:29 warns that the quick-tempered display folly — directly contrasting David's angry arming here.

Proverbs 16:32 says patience is better than a warrior — contrasting David's warrior response with the ideal of self-control.

Proverbs 19:2 warns that hasty feet miss the way — exactly what David's impulsive arming risks.

Proverbs 19:11 says it is glory to overlook an offense — contrasting David's plan to retaliate against Nabal.

Proverbs 25:8 warns against going hastily to court — contrasting David's hasty preparation for vengeance.