1 Samuel 27:8
And David and his men went up, and invaded the Geshurites, and the Gezrites, and the Amalekites: for those nations were of old the inhabitants of the land, as thou goest to Shur, even unto the land of Egypt.
Cross-reference
In 1 Samuel 15:7, Saul also defeated the Amalekites from Havilah to Shur — the same region David raids.
In 1 Samuel 30:1, the Amalekites retaliate by raiding Ziklag — a direct aftermath of David's raids.
1 Samuel 15:8 records Saul capturing Agag king of the Amalekites — the same people David raids later.
Exodus 17:14-16 commands blotting out Amalek — David's raids enact that command against the same people.
Joshua 13:2 lists Geshurites among unconquered lands, which David later raids.
Joshua 13:13 notes Geshurites were not driven out, explaining why David could raid them.
Numbers 24:20 prophesies Amalek's utter destruction — David's raids contribute to that fulfillment.
Deuteronomy 25:19 commands blotting out Amalek's memory — David's raids execute this command.
2 Samuel 13:37 shows Absalom fleeing to Geshur, the same region David raided.
2 Samuel 13:38 repeats Absalom's stay in Geshur, linking to David's earlier conflict.
2 Samuel 14:23 has Joab bringing Absalom from Geshur, continuing the Geshur connection.
2 Samuel 14:32 mentions Absalom's return from Geshur, tying to David's raids.
2 Samuel 15:8 refers to Absalom's vow while in Geshur, same region.
In 1 Chronicles 18:11, David dedicates spoils from nations including Amalek — linking these raids to his later temple offerings.
1 Chronicles 2:23 records Geshur taking towns, showing their ongoing presence.