1 Samuel 5:3
And when they of Ashdod arose early on the morrow, behold, Dagon was fallen upon his face to the earth before the ark of the Lord. And they took Dagon, and set him in his place again.
Cross-reference
In 1 Samuel 5:7, the Philistines recognize Dagon's fall and the ark's power — the direct consequence of verse 3.
In 1 Samuel 6:5, the Philistines make guilt offerings of golden tumors and mice, responding to Dagon's fall here — continuing the same narrative.
1 Samuel 6:1 records the ark remained in Philistine territory for seven months — the aftermath of Dagon's fall.
In 2 Corinthians 6:16, Paul asks what agreement God's temple has with idols — the same incompatibility shown when the ark caused Dagon to fall.
Exodus 12:12 records God executing judgments on Egypt's gods — Dagon's fall is a similar demonstration of God's power over idols.
In Luke 10:18, Jesus describes Satan's fall from heaven — echoing Dagon's fall as a type of divine victory over evil.
In Mark 3:11, unclean spirits fall before Jesus — mirroring Dagon's fall before the ark as a sign of submission to divine authority.
Isaiah 46:1 depicts Bel and Nebo bowing down — Dagon's fall is a similar image of idols humbled before God.
Isaiah 19:1 describes idols of Egypt trembling at the Lord's presence — Dagon falling before the ark fulfills that pattern.
In Isaiah 44:11, the craftsmen of idols are shamed — matching Dagon's humiliation before the Ark here.
In Jeremiah 48:13, Moab is ashamed of Chemosh — similar to Dagon's shame before the Ark here.
Isaiah 44:17 shows people bowing to idols they made — but Dagon bowed before the ark, reversing the worship.
Isaiah 46:2 says idols cannot save themselves — Dagon's inability to stand or rescue himself echoes that impotence.
Isaiah 46:7 says idols cannot move from their place — yet Dagon fell, demonstrating God's power over them.
Zephaniah 2:11 prophesies all gods bowing to the Lord — Dagon's bowing is an early instance of that universal submission.
Isaiah 41:7 mocks idols fastened with nails so they cannot move — but Dagon fell, showing God's superiority.
Psalm 97:7 says all idol worshipers are shamed — Dagon's prostration before the ark exemplifies this shame.
Jeremiah 10:8 calls idols stupid and foolish — the same folly seen when Dagon fell and could not save itself.