1 Samuel 31:11

And when the inhabitants of Jabesh–gilead heard of that which the Philistines had done to Saul;

Cross-reference

1 Samuel 11:1 Historical context

1 Samuel 11:1 introduces Jabesh-gilead under siege by Nahash, the same city that later retrieves Saul's body, showing their loyalty to their rescuer.

2 Samuel 21:12 Historical context

2 Samuel 21:12 recounts David taking Saul's bones from the men of Jabesh-gilead, who had retrieved them from Beth-shan, confirming their act.

1 Chronicles 10:11 is the parallel account of the same verse, stating that all Jabesh-gilead heard what the Philistines did to Saul.